SRINAGAR, JULY 13: Department of Agriculture, Kashmir, today organized a One-Day District-Level Workshop-cum-Exhibition under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) at Srinagar, aimed at creating awareness among farmers about the various interventions, incentives, and opportunities available under the scheme.
Farmers from the Qamerwari, Brain, and Harwan zones participated enthusiastically in the programme.
The workshop was presided over by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, in the presence of Chief Agriculture Officer, Srinagar, Aijaz Hussain Dar, senior officers of the department, technical experts, and field functionaries.
Addressing the gathering, Director Agriculture Kashmir emphasized the immense potential of the agriculture sector in transforming the rural economy and enhancing farmers’ livelihoods. He highlighted that the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture is a key initiative of the Government aimed at promoting scientific agriculture through financial assistance, infrastructure development, technology dissemination, and capacity building.
“Our objective is to empower farmers by connecting them with modern technologies and innovative agricultural practices. Through MIDH, we are providing the necessary support to enhance productivity, improve quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase farm income. Farmers must take full advantage of these opportunities to build resilient and profitable farming enterprises,” the Director said.
Chief Agriculture Officer, Srinagar, delivered a detailed presentation on the implementation of MIDH and explained the benefits of the cluster-based approach. He encouraged farmers to form and strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to facilitate collective marketing, improve access to government support, and enhance their bargaining power in competitive markets.
