Srinagar: A 25 progressive farmers from the Kashmir valley will participate in the Agri-Tech 2012, an international business fair being held at Chandigarh that attracts participation from all over the world, besides large scale involvement of the Indian Agriculture sector.
An official spokesman said here that the farmers of valley were deputed for participation in Agri-Tech 2012- India’s Premier Biennial Agro Technology and Business Fair from today to December 4, 2012 at Chandigarh.
Sharad Pawar, Union Minister for Agriculture will inaugurate Agro-Tech 2012 Event.
This event will feature display of best products and techniques in agriculture and could provide opportunity for the farming community to learn about latest technologies advancements and latest practices in the field of agriculture which is sustainable and environment friendly.
It is an international business fair that attracts participation from all over the world, besides large scale involvement of the Indian Agriculture sector.
In the event international Pavilions of Canada, Italy, Korea, Germany, Netherlands, Uruguay, State India Pavilions will display their products and technology.
On the concluding day there will be technical workshop and interactive sessions with farmers.
Project Coordinator Mushroom S R Galotra who is accompanying progressive farmers said that the main objective of participating in Agro-Tech 2012 is to make farmers aware about the latest research, development in various field in agriculture and allied sectors so that farmers after their return shall apply same in their fields and teach other farmers.
