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Aizawl 9th December 2022: A 2-day Orientation Training Programme (OTP) was organized by Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (CIPMC), Govt of India, Aizawl on 08/12/2022 and 09/12/2022 at Serkhan Village in Thingdawl block of Kolasib District.

In the 2 days OTP Program detailed introduction was given on ‘importance of IPM” in Plant Protection. The farmers were briefed about seed treatment with fungicide to manage seed born diseases. They were taught about Biopesticides and Botanicals in management of pests and diseases. They were explained about installation of bird perches, trap crops, use of light traps, pheromone traps, yellow sticky traps & method of installation also demonstrated. Farmers were explained regarding precautions to be followed before use of pesticides. In addition, Harmful Effects of chemical pesticides on Humans & food web were discussed.

Later field visit was organized to identify pest and diseases, different natural enemies in the crop eco system. An total of 56 farmers including both male and female attended the 2-days OTP programme.