Amid efforts to enhance the interstate movement of agricultural produce, vegetable farmers, particularly pumpkin growers, in Arunachal Pradesh are struggling due to illegal fee collection at various police checkpoints.
Sikkim is supporting the dairy sector through various initiatives aimed at improving productivity, ensuring fair prices, and fostering sustainable practices.
The Secretary to the Executive Committee, GHADC, commended the initiative, underscoring the pivotal role of collaboration between government agencies and private enterprises in driving meaningful change in agriculture, thereby bolstering and complementing conservation initiatives.
Amid a major push to increase domestic production of palm oil, Meghalaya wants to stay away from palm oil plantations due to concerns over deforestation and its negative impact on biodiversity, as well as opposition by farmers.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday flagged off 10 PRIME Agriculture Response Vehicles (ARVs), dedicated to assisting farmers and farmers' organizations in the Garo Hills region as part of the integrated program held at Tura, West Garo Hills.
