SAMETI Conducts Training to Promote Natural Farming in Northeast India
The State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) recently organized a three-day training program aimed at promoting natural farming in the Northeast region of India. Held from May 28 to 30, the event was attended by Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) functionaries. The program was inaugurated by Yezaho Swu, Deputy Project Director of SAMETI, and featured a keynote address by Bodevi Shuya, Director of SAMETI and Principal of the Institute of Extension Training and Communication (IETC). Shuya emphasized the importance of natural farming as a sustainable practice that utilizes local resources, organic inputs, and eco-friendly methods. The training covered various topics, including soil health restoration, water conservation, and reducing reliance on chemical inputs. Participants also learned about seed treatment, indigenous seed conservation, and integrated farming systems. The program concluded with practical demonstrations on preparing organic formulations like Jeeva... 
