Agricultural fair begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 02 2017:
Agriculture Minister D Hangkhanlian has urged the State farmers to follow mechanized farming system to increase crop yield.
Speaking at the inaugural function of a two-day State Agricultural Fair at Iboyaima Shanglen, Minister D Hangkhanlian said, "Earlier, 75 per cent of the total population engages in agricultural activities.
As the number of population increases, agricultural lands have been drastically reduced which in turn are leading to low crop yield" .
In order to meet the demand and also to generate more income, farmers should practice mechanized farming system, the Minister said.
He also lauded the officials of the Agriculture Department for organising awareness programmes and workshops.
The programme was organised by the State Agriculture Management and Extension Training Institute, Department of Agriculture.