Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (IINRG), Namkum Director KK Sharma on the conclusion of two day farmers fair-cum technical exhibition on Friday said that by organizing such fair the farmers are largely benefitted.
He said, “Such fairs help farmers to know about the latest technology. By using latest technology the farmers can increase their agriculture input at the same time they can go for multi crop.” On the concluding day of farmer’s fair, the institute awarded best stalls. Five best stalls were awarded for exhibiting innovative agriculture features. Sheshank Agrotech was awarded the best stall, followed by IINRG stall and Rural development department getting second prizes jointly.
During the two day fair, 73 stalls from agriculture and agriculture allied activities were at display. On the concluding day of fair, a seminar on increasing the agriculture product was held. The workshop was attended by agriculture experts and scientists from different agriculture universities and institutes. Prominent among those who attended the fair included Mohd Majurddin Beg, scientist Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Nagri, Dr RP Manjhi scientist Birsa Agriculture University, Dr Kiran Singh scientist Birsa Agriculture University among others.
At the fair, apart from scientists progressive farmers also shared their experience. The farmers who shared their experience included Chaitanya Gammu, Budeshwar Mahto, Radhika Borde, Meena Lakra, Bhikar Bediya and Shankar Bediya.
The farmers during interaction with experts not only received information about increasing lac production but also sought feedback about increasing production in other crops.
IINRG formerly Indian Lac Research Institute has been working on lac production for around 100 years.