Army supports Nagaland potato festival
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 10 2024:
Spear Corps of the Indian Army extended support to organisers of the Nagaland Organic Potato Festival, while commending their efforts during a ceremony held at Zakhama Local Ground oh Friday.
The primary objective of this event was to promote organic farming within the state and inspire farmers to embrace the sustainable approach.
Farmers from every corner of Nagaland enthusiastically participated in the festival, which served as a platform for sharing knowledge and adopting cutting-edge technologies in potato cultivation.
Moreover, the festival created avenues for local farmers to explore entrepreneurial opportunities within the agricultural sector.
Highlight of the festival also included traditional games, captivating musical performances, informative demonstration stalls showcasing potato cultivation techniques, and an exhibition featuring diverse potato varieties from across the state.
The festival aimed to augment farmers' income through the development of value-added products by fostering capacity building and offering technical assistance.