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Friday, December 27, 2013

Agriculture Deptt begins preparations for State Agri-Horti Show 2014

GANGTOK, 26 Dec: Preparations are on full swing for the State Agri-Horti Show 2014 scheduled to be held on 18-19 January, 2014 at Saramsa Garden. This is an important event in the agriculture calendar for the State.
An official release informs that the event is being organized to encash the percolating benefits of the International Flower Show held in February 2013. The inaugural function will be attended by important dignitaries from the Central Government.
The number of footfalls for the event is expected to cross 10,000, it is mentioned. The visitors will mainly comprise of farmers, entrepreneurs, various stake holders linked with agriculture and horticulture trade, traders, agriculture scientists, officials and tourists.
The event comprises of exhibition, competition, seminar and conference including kisan gostis. Different kinds of horticulture produce including fruits, vegetables, spice crops, flowers, organic products, agricultural crops including cereals, pulses, oil seeds etc will be displayed for the benefit of visitors. Also on display will be technological innovations like different kinds of green houses, micro irrigation systems, water management structures; modern types of farm implements, different organic inputs etc.
The farmers would be vying for awards in different categories of competitions and the winners will be suitably rewarded. Around 10 progressive farmers will be felicitated with citation and cash award. Two publications on organic farming and a vision document on round-the-year crop production system are slated for release during the event.

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