Sepahijala, Tripura, 4th of November, 2026 : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sepahijala, CAU (I), Tripura, organized ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save the Farm Campaign) to promote sustainable crop production systems, improve soil health and fertility, disseminate scientific soil and nutrient management practices, and enhance farmers’ awareness on use of bio inputs (bio fertilizer) Rabi season.
The programme is being implemented under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Anupam Mishra, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, with technical guidance from Dr. Ng. Iboyaima, Director, Directorate of Extension Education, CAU, Imphal, and Dr. A. K. Mohanty, Director, ICAR–Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone VII, Umiam, Meghalaya. The initiative is being coordinated under the guidance of Prof. Arun Bhai Patel, Dean, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra, and the supervision of Dr. Shatabhisa Sarkar, Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sepahijala.
Khet Bachao Abhiyan conducted at Latiacherra, Jampuijala, Sepahijala, by KVK Sepahijala CAU (I), Tripura Awareness on INM, balance use of fertilizer ,Bio fertilizer, soil health card and Natural farming were discussed in the campaign, Demo on use of leaf color chart, bio fertilizer and soil sampling, training on natural farming, and field day on balace use of fertilizer. Guests were Bishram Debbarma, Vice-Chairman, Latiacherra, Mrs. Meher Jamatia, Agri sector Officer, Promodenagar, Debabrata Kalai, Agri Inspector, Pramodenagar, Smt. Suchitra Debbarmam, Krishi Sakhi, Smt. Sampli Debbarma, Krishi Sakhi, in the presence of Ramanuj Chakraborty (SMS, Fisheries, KVK Sepahijala) Nunglepam Monica (SMS, Food Processing Engineering) Pijush Debbarma, Program Assistant, (Lab. Technician) and others.
Mrs. Meher Jamatia, Agriculture Sector Officer, Promodenagar, highlighted the importance of natural farming and intercropping with pulse crops to enhance soil fertility. She also emphasized the use of bio-mulching and green manuring to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. She encouraged farmers to adopt eco-friendly nutrient and pest management practices, including the application of Jeevamrut, farmyard manure and vermicompost, to improve soil fertility, maintain ecological balance and promote the production of safe and quality food.
The Vice-Chairperson encouraged farmers to minimize their reliance on synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides and actively participate in such training programmes and awareness activities to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
During the programme, Mr. Ramanuj Chakraborty (SMS, Fisheries, KVK Sepahijala) and Ms. Nunglepam Monica (SMS, Food Processing Engineering) highlighted the major objectives of the campaign, emphasizing the adoption of soil-conserving agricultural practices, integrated soil fertility management and the judicious use of agricultural inputs for sustainable crop production. They also highlighted the importance of natural farming inputs such as Beejamrut, Jeevamrut and Neemastra.
Mr. Pijush Debbarma, Programme Assistant (Laboratory Technician), emphasized the importance of site-specific and balanced fertilizer management based on Soil Health Card recommendations to improve nutrient-use efficiency, avoid excessive fertilizer application and minimize soil degradation. He also demonstrated the use of the Leaf Colour Chart (LCC) in the field to help farmers make appropriate decisions regarding nitrogen application.
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