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Shkenpyrsit ALC member goes chemical-free by creating natural pesticide

In today's day and age, almost many farmers use chemicals and fertilizers to help grow their crops and plants. However, on the other hand, a handful of farmers make use…

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Tried and tested-Exploring indigenous pest management

A technical training on pest management was organized by NESFAS at Samingre in West Garo Hills on the 10th of May, 2022. A progressive farmer, Shri. Rajesh. B. Marak, from the village of Darechikgre, West Garo Hills, facilitated the training in the presence of NESFAS team.

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Bah Grossful Pariong and his 20 ducks: A story of an unconventional way of pest management

Ever since mankind started practicing agriculture, many animals have been used to assist farmers in tilling, sowing, and harvesting crops from the farm. However, in the small village of Mawkamoit Dongpdeng in West Khasi Hills, a custodian farmer is becoming the talk of the village for using his team of 20 ducks to act as pest sentries in his farm. 

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