North East Agriculture Fair in Meghalaya

Shillong Mar 3 (UNI) A two-day North East Agriculture Fair will begin at Barapani ICAR Research Complex on Monday, where about 100 farmers from all the North Eastern Region, are expected to participate.

Different research and educational institutions, developmental organisations, financial and marketing companies have put up stalls to apprise the farming community about technological and developmental options for the benefit of the farming community.

National seminar on development of Agricultural Extention strategies for North Eastern region would be organised, supported by Chennai-based International Extension Forum.

Academicians and experts from the field would also participate in the seminar.

The organisers have planned to start interactive sessions with the farming community so that they get solutions to problems faced by farmers of the region, either instantly or later.

Besides this, films shows, farm visits, projection and explanation of the use of computer-aided software, particularly on acid soil treatment, citros rejuvenation, nutrient fertility management, pest and animal disease diagnosis, developed by ICAR for NE region have been planned.

Meghalaya Economic Development Council Chairman D D Lapang would inaugurate the fair.

UNI