Krishi Unnati Mela 2018: Indian Agriculture Fair
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh will inaugurate the Krishi Unnati Mela to be held from March 16 to 18 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Pusa, New Delhi. The main objective of the event is to introduce digital technology in agriculture, precision farming, organic farming and agri-business models.
The event includes live demonstration and display of integrated farming system, production technologies of crops, and protected cultivation.
Farmers can visit the experimental fields of Indian Agricultural Research Institute and learn about micro-irrigation, water use technology, irrigation system, new farm equipment’s, recycling of waste water for agriculture, bio fertilizers, agro-chemicals and on spot soil and water testing.
Farmers can also interact with field experts and scientists along with innovative farmers from the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing farmers on Saturday and will inaugurate the Jaivik Kheti Portal, 25 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs) and Biennial National Conference on KVK. Prime Minister Modi will confer National Level Krishi Karman Awards and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Krishi Vigyan protsahan awards to progressing farmers and best performing states.
More than 600 stalls will be installed to provide and display direct access to the latest technologies along with exclusive seed selling counters for farmers in order to purchase quality seeds.
Event also carries cultural films and shows on various aspect of agriculture. The main aim behind Krishi Unnati Mela is to double the income of farmers by 2022, as per Radha Mohan Singh.
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