Jharkhand farmers fly to Israel; will learn modern agricultural techniques

Ranchi, August 27: Jharkhand has taken a unique initiative to increase its crop yield; it has sent its farmers to abroad where they will learn modern agricultural techniques. CM Raghubar Das govt has sent a team of farmers to Israel on Sunday.

 

"At present, the farmers here are facing challenges of lack of irrigation facilities and scarcity of land for agriculture. They are only farming one crop a year. However, Israel has overcome similar problems by using technologically advanced methods of farming. If our farmers learn those techniques, it will be beneficial for them and even they can overcome the present challenges," CM Das said.

The CM said Israel is world famous for providing better agricultural output in using least water resources. He said that more than agricultural specialists and scientists, farmers visit is important. He said that when this farmer comes back, he will be our master trainer who will tell about his experience to other farmers of his district.

"The way there will be exchange of ideas, talks on how to use innovative farming techniques for better produce, so that by 2022 our farmers will also be in an advanced stage in the agricultural sector, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of doubling the income of farmers is also fulfilled," he asserted. 

CM Das also said that although Jharkhand is dependent on other states for the supply of food, the day is not far when the state will not only be self-sufficient but will also be able to contribute to others.