Apiary Farm School inaugurated at Longkong village

DIMAPUR — The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Mokokchung, Chuchuyimlang Block, set up Apiary Farm School at Longkong village, with Akumjungba as farm school teacher, on December 14.

According to a press release, a short inaugural programme was held on the occasion, during which Aolemla Kichu, block technology manager, Chuchuyimlang block, elaborated on the concept and function of farm school.

Akumjongba, speaking during the event, shared his experiences and the history of setting up his farm. Also, he conducted a training session at the farm school with 17 students on ‘Basic apiary management’.

He emphasised apiary management practices, stressing routine and seasonal management, such as when and how to handle bee colonies, and also advised students to place the apiary in an area with plenty of sunlight, a perennial water source, and foraging.

On the same day, the food security group Teroto Naro, with eight members, was mobilised at Longkong village, and Abenla B Jamir, assistant technology manager, Chuchuyimlang block, appraised the farmers on the purpose and role of group mobilisation.

Seed money was later distributed to the newly formed group to encourage and support them.