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Farmers’ meet focuses on using technology to augment livelihood

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SHILLONG: A two-day national meet on ‘North East Agriculture – Farmers Perspectives (NEAFP 2018)’ is being organised at the College of Post-Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGS-AS), Umiam in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAD), Bio-Diversity International, International Rice Research Institute, International Centre for Agriculture Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
The inaugural function was held on Friday. Prof. S. Ayyappan, Chancellor, CAU, Imphal, emphasized on making the small farmers ‘smart farmers’ through farmers’ association, self-help groups etc., with a focus on new technologies through integrated farming approach.
Other guests including Dr. Tomio Shichiri, Country Director-FAD, New Delhi, Dr. S.K. Srivastava, Vice Chancellor, NEHU, Dr. R.R. Hanchinal, International Bio-Diversity, Dr. U.S. Singh, IRRI, India, Dr. K.L. Prabakar, NABARD, Bombay and Dr. K.K. Baruah, Director Incharge, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Umiam also addressed the gathering and spoke on making the NE agriculture sustainable.
The progressive farmers from each of the NE states were awarded during the inaugural function for their outstanding achievements in farm related activities.

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