Goa is targeting an annual growth rate of six per cent in agriculture with an aim to revitalise the key sector, Governor BV Wanchoo said on Sunday.
“The State is targeting a growth of over six per cent in the agriculture sector. Efforts are being made to ensure that small and marginal farmers are encouraged to continue their traditional occupation,” he said. The Government is making maximum possible effort to revive agriculture and make it remunerative, Wanchoo said at the Republic Day function, which was attended by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and other dignitaries.
The Governor inspected the guard of honour and took salute during the parade. He said the hike in assured prices of various crops as well as milk, announced by Government, has gone a long way in reviving the interest of the farmers in cultivating and rearing milch animals.
Wanchoo stated that forward and backward linkages will be strengthened with promotion of agro processing industries. And by augmenting the supply of quality inputs, marketing, godowns and cold storage facilities.