Nine thousand kilograms of improved potato seeds distributed to farmers in Bokhim
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BHOJPUR: Nine thousand kilograms of improved potato seeds have been distributed to the farmers of Bokhim in Bhojpur Municipality-5.TAG_OPEN_div_20
{{TAG_OPEN_div_18} The ward office distributed the seeds to encourage the farmers after the disease and pest infection increased in the potatoes produced at the local level. According to ward chair Fabindra Pradhan, more than 350 farmers of Bokhim were provided 50 percent subsidy of potato seeds brought from Kavre.
Prior to this, the ward has been providing technical support to farmers involved in vegetable and fruit production through various programmes.TAG_OPEN_div_16 Along with the distribution of improved seeds, the ward has also made preparations to impart training to the farmers on disease management, use of fertilizer and storage technology.
Ganesh Kumar BK, a local farmer, said he was happy to receive the improved variety of seeds at a time when the disease infection has increased in the potato cultivated in the past.TAG_OPEN_div_14 He said that there is a problem of pest pest during storage of potatoes and there is hope that the potato will be free from the disease after planting new seeds.
} “Every house in our village cultivates potatoes,” he said, “But the production was reduced due to the disease.” We hope that by planting new seeds, the yield will be better and the pests will be reduced. Most of the farmers in Bokhim area depend on potato, maize and vegetable farming.
Although potato farming is suitable due to the altitude of the area, farmers have been facing problems due to lack of knowledge of quality seeds and pest control.TAG_OPEN_div_10
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