Trade Seeds: Unleashing the Power of Agriculture at Jharkhand's Kisan Mela
The Jharkhand Agriculture Minister, Shilpi Neha Tirkey, inaugurated a Kisan Mela-cum-Agricultural Exhibition. She highlighted the importance of commercializing agricultural products and adopting new farming technologies. The event showcased advanced agricultural tools, research, and government schemes to empower farmers.
- Country:
- India
On Thursday, Jharkhand's Agriculture Minister, Shilpi Neha Tirkey, unveiled the Kisan Mela-cum-Agricultural Exhibition at the ICAR National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi.
The minister also launched a honey processing and bee product development center, aiming to boost agricultural entrepreneurship.
Tirkey urged farmers to embrace the commercialization of agricultural produce, specifically advocating for chili farming as a lucrative business. 'For true development, agriculture must integrate modern technology,' she emphasized. ICAR-NISA Director, Abhijit Kar, stated that events like this provide vital platforms for farmers to discover cutting-edge equipment, the latest agricultural research, and supportive government initiatives.
ALSO READ
-
Angola’s Development Gains Bring Power, Water and New Opportunities to Millions
-
WTO Seeks Fresh Momentum as Fisheries and Agriculture Talks Test Path to Progress
-
Tanzania’s Growing Economy Puts Better Jobs at the Heart of Its Next Growth Chapter
-
African Development Bank Steps Up Push to Deliver Roads, Airport and Services in CAR
-
Nigeria Launches $5 Billion AgriConnect Plan to Back Farmers and Create 2.5m Jobs
Google News