The Jomlo Mongku Mithun Farmer Federation (JMMFF) in collaboration with the National Research Centre on Mithun, recently conducted awareness programmes on mithun health management and fodder plantation at Ayeng village and the Pakur semi-intensive mithun farm in East Siang district. The programmes aimed to educate farmers on improved mithun health management practices, scientific rearing systems, and the importance of fodder plantation for year-round nutrition. At Ayeng village, the programme was conducted in conjunction with the initiation of a model semi-intensive mithun farm.
The JMMFF guided farmers on the best practices for mithun health management, highlighting the need for scientific intervention in mithun farming. A key highlight of the programme was the successful field trial of a solar-powered GPS-GSM ear tag tracking device for free-range mithuns. This innovative ear tag is fully waterproof and equipped with a solar rechargeable battery, enabling farmers to monitor and locate their mithuns even in deep forest areas.
At the Pakur semi-intensive mithun farm, experts interacted with farmers, sharing practical knowledge on disease prevention, vaccination, and feeding management. The programme emphasized the importance of scientific intervention in mithun farming, providing farmers with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the health and productivity of their mithuns.
