As part of the MGMG (Team 2) programme, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, conducted an awareness and outreach programme on 1st May 2026 at Village Mawsiatkhnam, Meghalaya. The campaign highlighted the importance of balanced fertiliser application and soil health management through a series of discussions and interactions. About 11 farmers and 6 scientists participated in the program.
        Balancing fertiliser use is important for achieving sustainable crop production, maintaining soil fertility, and protecting the environment. Balanced fertiliser use is a key component of sustainable agriculture and helps in achieving long-term soil productivity, environmental safety, and nutritional security. Adopting Balanced Fertiliser Use can be achieved through regular Soil Testing, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), crop diversification, incorporating green manures, Crop Rotation and Legumes, retaining crop residues, and adding organic amendments regularly. Different graphical presentations, in the form of posters (6 nos), on various aspects of balanced fertiliser use and soil health management were also distributed to enhance the interface and understanding among farmers. Feedback from farmers revealed that such a program provides greater insight and understanding of the balanced use of fertiliser when growing crops, while also improving soil health management.