HT Correspondent
MORIGAON, Dec 8: The Morigaon District Administration, in collaboration with the Morigaon District Agriculture Office, on Monday organised an awareness programme at Pavakati village under the Rajamayong ADO circle, aimed at promoting scientific cultivation of maize and rabi vegetables.
The session began with a detailed discussion on scientific maize production, covering agronomic practices, yield potential, market linkages and the benefits of adopting improved varieties and recommended input regimes.
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Farmers were briefed on the essential steps required at each stage of the maize cultivation cycle to achieve optimal yield, while also being reminded of the crop’s growing importance as both a staple and a cash crop in the region.
The programme then shifted its focus to rabi vegetable cultivation, highlighting the economic advantages of high-value vegetables and exploring available market channels and opportunities for value addition.
Experts also stressed the precautions needed during the growing season, with particular emphasis on the judicious use of pesticides to ensure crop health and consumer safety.
All technical sessions were conducted by Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer Mehdi Arif Hussain of the DAO Morigaon.
Hussain also used the platform to raise awareness about the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana as part of the ongoing 10th Crop Insurance Week 2025, encouraging farmers to enroll in the scheme to safeguard themselves against weather-related and pest-related risks.
The initiative reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to strengthening resilience and improving the livelihoods of the farming community.
