‘Farm to Fortune’ conclave with focus on ways for farmers to earn more income held
The 'Farm to Fortune' conclave was held to discuss ways for farmers to increase their income through agricultural produce. Key issues highlighted included stagnation in agricultural growth and the need for better support from the government. The event emphasized collaboration between farmers and traders to enhance value addition and profitability in agriculture.
- ▪The conclave focused on improving farmers' income from crops like paddy, dried chillies, and jaggery.
- ▪There is a concern about the stagnation in agricultural growth despite overall economic progress in the country and state.
- ▪The Agro Food Trade Centre aims to provide knowledge and support to farmers for exporting their produce and making agriculture profitable.
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Agro Food Trade Centre and Bharatiya Kisan Sangh jointly organised ‘Farm to Fortune’ conclave at the Agro Food Trade Centre at Sikkandar Chavadi with focus on ways for the farmers to earn more income through agricultural produce, particularly paddy, dried chillies and jaggery.Founder and CMD of Agro Food Trade Centre S. Rethinavelu highlighted that while the economy of the country and the State was progressing, there was a stagnation in the growth of agriculture. The sector has to grow to provide employment opportunities to people, he said, emphasising on the importance of research and awareness in the sector.He said a representation in this regard would be made to the State government to give special attention to the agricultural sector as agricultural development and economic…
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