ICAR’s November 5 release describes a Farmer FIRST programme held by its Directorate of Weed Research in Jabalpur district’s Khukkham locality. It drew 64 farmers, including 34 women.
Sessions covered balanced fertiliser use, composting, field bunding and rainwater harvesting. Participants received seeds of the wheat varieties HDCSW 18 and GW 322.
The programme also discussed Birsa Munda’s contribution, girls’ education and participation by women and young people in agriculture.