Farmer–Scientist Interaction-cum-Input Distribution under NEH Programme Meghalaya on 24 October 2026
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The Farmer–Scientist Interaction-cum-Input Distribution Programme was conducted on 24th October 2026 at the College of Agriculture (COA), Kyrdemkulai, Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, in collaboration with ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru.
Prof. Ram Singh, Dean, College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, welcomed the dignitaries, faculty members, students and participating farmers. The programme was organised under his leadership to promote horticultural development and strengthen farmer–scientist interactions in the region.
Dr. T. K. Behera, Director, ICAR–IIHR, Bengaluru, graced the occasion and encouraged farmers to diversify into high-value horticultural crops such as avocado, passion fruit, durian and mangosteen to enhance their income. He also emphasized strengthening seed production systems for open-pollinated native vegetables and encouraging farmers to actively participate in quality seed production to promote sustainable agricultural development.
Dr. T. Sakthivel, Principal Scientist, ICAR–IIHR, Bengaluru, and Shri Shiv AnjanDalmia, Fosse Holdings and AgrozonexHorti Infrastructure, Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya, shared their valuable suggestions and perspectives on promoting horticultural development and expanding opportunities for farmers in the region.
As part of the programme, vegetable seed kits developed by ICAR–IIHR were distributed to 50 farmers to encourage the adoption of improved horticultural technologies, enhance crop productivity and strengthen livelihood opportunities.The programme was coordinated by Dr. M. Premi Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya.
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