The annual Krishi Unnati Mela, being organised by Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) will this year be held from 15-17 March at the campus of IARI, New Delhi. The mela will be inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Sh. Radha Mohan Singh on 15th March, 2017. A large number of farmers and other visitors are expected to participate in the mela.
Attractions of the Mela
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· Digitization in agriculture · Organic farming · Agribusiness models · Precision farming · Skill building and entrepreneurship development · Live demonstrations on production technologies of crops, horticulture, Integrated Farming System, Protected cultivation · Farmers’ visits to experimental fields of IARI · Water use efficient technology: micro irrigation and sensor based irrigation system · Recycling of waste water for agriculture · Display and sale of various products (farm equipments, quality planting materials, bio-fertilisers, agro-chemicals, innovative farmers' products) and machinery · On-spot Soil and water testing · KisanGosthi · Recognition of Innovative farmer |
Technical Session:
The technical sessions on various themes are planned to educate farmers on various agricultural technologies and Government schemes for agricultural development. A Women empowerment workshop will be organised to sensitise farm women on latest agricultural technologies and their rights.
