State officials discussed on the importance of horticulture to teach the important aspects of modern technology and new technology at Farmers training centre in Ranchi on Tuesday.
Indian Institute of Public Administration, Jharkhand Regional Branch, Ranchi in collaboration with Jharkhand State Horticulture Mission, Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Jharkhand organised a one-day seminar based on the theme of “Importance of Horticulture Development in Jharkhand” Symposium was inaugurated by Additional Chief Secretary, Sudhir Prasad, who said “In the present agricultural scenario horticulture is also very important. Horticulture is the main aim to improve the economical condition of farmers”.
Chief Guest, Arun Kumar Singh said now-a-days farmers of Jharkhand are doing well in growing flower and fruits. Cashew is being grown in large amount in Jharkhand, for the development of economical condition of farmers here; government is providing seeds and technical facilities. In last few years there is improvement in horticulture, farming and grains. Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR Research complex for Eastern Region, Ranchi Centre, Plandu Dr BK Jha gave a presentation on Technology for Enhancing Production Crop in Jharkhand, importance of vegetable cultivation, seed production.
He gave a brief on how to increase probability of production and nutrition.Further he said, micro irrigation and Drip irrigation is best way of irrigation for horticulture. If all the farmers will come to know about this process it will be a boon for farmers. Farmers from 17-18 districts were present there and some officials from horticulture department were there as ordinance.