Farmers delegation from Afghanistan visits Sirsa

by Haryananewswire
CHANDIGARH, DEC 4

A farmers’ delegation of 18-member from 12 states of Afghanistan today visited Sirsa district to acquaint themselves  with various agricultural technology  adopted in Haryana.

While stating this here today, an official spokesman said that the delegation was on a visit to Sirsa district under National Horticulture Mission. Besides, the modern agricultural practices adopted by the state farmers, the members of the delegation were also informed about the policies and programmes implemented by Haryana Government for the benefit of farmers which they highly appreciated.  

He said that the delegation also visited modern nursery in village Mangeana in Sirsa and obtained various information there. The delegation appreciated modern techniques adopted by Haryana farmers like micro irrigation system, drip irrigation and drip system. The delegation also appreciated the facilities like crop insurance, cattle insurance, loan on minimum interest, subsidy on modern agricultural equipments, setting up of Kisan Clubs etc being provided by the State Government to the farmers.