On the agriculture front
IFP Bureau27 Dec 2023
The future of agriculture had become bleaker in the absence of a sound state agriculture policy coupled with the new challenges brought forth by the impact of climate change.
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Hybrid Seeds: A boon or a bane?
Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh10 Nov 2023
Farmers realise that hybrid seeds, if combined with biotechnology and other crop improvement technologies, can substantially enhance farm productivity.
Rationalising fertiliser distribution amid unrest in Manipur
IFP Bureau18 Jul 2023
This year, it has become all the more imperative for the authorities to ensure fertilisers to the farmers on time in view of the prevailing unrest in the state.
Shrinking river water posing serious threat to farmers
Ricky Angkang14 Jul 2023
Farmers in Manipur are troubled by the dwindling of river water coupled with late arrival of monsoon in various parts of the state.
Efforts on for agricultural activities in violence-hit villages
IFP Bureau27 Jun 2023
Minister Sapam Ranjan Singh visited cultivable sites in foothills and advised security personnel stationed at the area to be ready to assist and protect the farmers.
Chakhao - Manipur's Forbidden Rice
RK Nimai2 May 2023
It is important that a comprehensive compilation of all the information available on chakhao is prepared which should inter alia contain the history, tradition and customs, the varieties and its morphological characters besides the scientific findings.
No takers for agricultural land
IFP Bureau3 Apr 2023
IFP Editorial: The granaries of the poor farmers are empty and nothing to show for the hard labour they had put in the paddy fields. The situation has reached such a predicament that, there are no takers for agriculture land up for sale.
Lure of resorting to illegal crops high as deprived farmers of Manipur’s Phalee village struggle for survival
B Rakesh Sharma21 Mar 2023
Deprived of market facility, good roads and poor administration, farmers of Phalee village under Ukhrul district in Manipur watch their crops rot amid the difficulty to market their agricultural produce in time.
Illegal Construction on Paddy Land: Over 2,484 show-cause notices served
IFP Bureau1 Mar 2023
The government found many cases of illegal structures in paddy fields which leads to decreasing in paddy fields, says CM Biren.
92 people attend training on integrated farming system in Imphal East
IFP Bureau1 Feb 2023
FOCS held a four-day training programme on “Integrated farming system” to help boost the state's economy.
Centre to roll out new integrated food security scheme
IFP Bureau31 Dec 2022
The new scheme is aimed at bringing uniformity and clarity on food security under NFSA at beneficiary level.
Experts for farm mechanization to mitigate climate change effect
Phurailatpam Keny Devi18 Dec 2022
Experts are of the view that making the agriculture land highly productive can save land resources.
Natural Farming: Threadbare debate needed before large-scale adoption
RK Nimai13 Dec 2022
Most agricultural scientists are still unconvinced about the efficacy of the method in terms of yield though all agree that the soil health needs improvement.
Look beyond agriculture for higher GDP: Union Minister
IFP Bureau20 Nov 2022
Union Minister Narayan Rane said that only focusing on agriculture will not be sufficient to achieve targets. A study can be done on how training centres can be beneficial for the people to guide them.
60 farmer cooperatives in Manipur to be digitised
IFP Bureau20 Nov 2022
A valedictory function of the 69th All India Cooperative Week Celebration 2022 was held in Imphal on Sunday.
Millet: The Supercrop in the Climate Change Scenario
Debananda S Ningthoujam19 Nov 2022
Millet is possibly the best solution for “climate smart agriculture,” as it is easy to grow, much more versatile, and more climate-proof than rice or wheat.
Strict legal action against burning hay straw not seen in Manipur
Naorem Munal Meitei17 Nov 2022
The unhealthy acts of straw stubble burning were not seen in the past. But hay stubbles today are burnt to save labour and wages.
FPO Promotion: CAU Imphal invites CCBOs
IFP Bureau16 Nov 2022
The Union Agriculture Ministry has appointed the CAU Imphal as the implementing Agency for formation and promotion of fresh 100 Farmers Production Organisations in NER, except Assam.
Farmers must adopt rice straw management techniques to increase income
Dr Khumlo Levish6 Nov 2022
The utilization of rice straw by ruminants is possibly the most efficient means of rice straw management.
Do not leave paddy field lie unused after harvesting rice: Manipur CM Biren to farmers
IFP Bureau31 Oct 2022
Toll Free Number will be launched soon to address farmer’s issues in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said.
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