By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, April 18: The April edition of the Monthly Farmers’ Market was held on Friday at the Directorate of Fisheries parking lot in Risa Colony, drawing a crowd of around 600 people.
Organised by 1917 iTEAMS under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and supported by the Meghalaya Farmers’ (Empowerment) Commission (MFEC), the market featured seasonal produce including potatoes, coriander and spring onion (jyllang) sourced directly from various districts.
The initiative aims to improve livelihoods and promote a self-sufficient agricultural economy by establishing direct channels between producers and consumers.
“This month’s edition once again witnessed strong participation from farmers, producer groups, and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) offering a wide range of agricultural and value-added products. The steady customer visits to the monthly farmers’ market and their positive response underscore the growing demand for fresh local produce, and the initiative is successfully establishing a reliable market platform for the farmers in Meghalaya,” a statement in this regard said.
