SHILLONG, APR 7: The first ever seed festival was held at the East Garo hills district headquarter Williamnagar on Saturday and around seventeen stalls were put up all by the government approved seed suppliers from Guwahati, Tura and Williamnagar.
This program is being conducted by District Basin Development Unit, East Garo Hills under Meghalaya Integrated Basin Development and Livelihood Promotion Program (MIBDLP).
Some of the prominent nurseries in Garo Hills also participated in the Seed Festival. JR Marak, District Horticulture Officer and John H Marak, District Agriculture Officer spoke to farmers on best agricultural practices and also answered various questions from the farmers.
The “Seed Festival”is a platform where the farmers can come and procure the seeds of various crop species. During the seed festival, farmers also be get to know various technical knowhow of modern method of cultivation practices or post harvest management practices.
March – April is the sowing season and most of the farmers do not have many options when it comes to seeds. The seed market is not fully developed in Williamnagar or Tura. So the Seed Festival also acts as a seed market where sellers and buyers meet.
Two more seed festivals will be conducted at Songsak on April 9 and in Rongjeng on April 13.- By Our Reporter
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