Odisha Farmers and Officials Set for 7-Day Tour in Malaysia
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Synopsis
On April 18, officials from Odisha's DA & FE department and farmers will undertake a 7-day international exposure tour to Malaysia, focusing on advanced agricultural practices and technologies.
Key Takeaways
- Exposure to advanced horticultural practices.
- Focus on climate-resilient agricultural techniques.
- Engagement with agricultural experts and entrepreneurs.
- Visits to agro-research centers.
- Hands-on learning in mushroom production and packaging.
Bhubaneswar, April 18 (NationPress) The officials from Odisha's Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment (DA & FE) department, alongside farmers, are set to embark on a 7-day international exposure visit to Malaysia.
This initiative has been organized under the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA) by the state Agriculture department, in collaboration with the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) and BIRD, Lucknow.
The primary goal of this visit is to offer practical learning experiences in advanced horticultural practices and climate-resilient agricultural techniques.
Throughout the week-long program, participants will have the opportunity to explore agro-based industries, engage with agricultural experts and entrepreneurs, and visit agro-research centers, focusing on mushroom production technologies, value addition, and modern packaging methods.
A total of 14 farmers selected from various districts, along with an equal number of agricultural officials, are scheduled to travel to Malaysia for this week-long international exposure program starting from April 19.
On Friday, the flag-off ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, held at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar.
Also present were Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg and Principal Secretary of the Agriculture Department Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee.
“The knowledge and insights gained during this exposure visit will be shared by the officers and farmers upon their return, ensuring the technical know-how is implemented in their respective regions. I have instructed both the officers and farmers to document their daily learnings and submit a report to the government after returning to Odisha,” stated the Agriculture Minister.
He further mentioned to the media that the reports submitted by the officers will be assessed and considered for their promotions.
Dr. Shudhanshu K.K. Mishra, Chief General Manager of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), remarked to IANS that the farmers' visit to Malaysia focuses on acquiring technical expertise to enhance palm oil cultivation, boost paddy production, and promote crop diversification, which they can implement back in Odisha.
