In an attempt to double the income of farmers by 2022, the Rajasthan government plans to bring in latest technological innovation and introduce best farming practices by inviting experts to Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) in Jaipur from November 9 to 11.

The event, organised by the Rajasthan government in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, will showcase investment opportunities in the sector involving products such as pressure irrigation, solar pumps, custom hiring of farm machinery and implements, farm mechanisation and agro-processing etc.

To be attended by over 40,000 farmers, it will have representatives from the Netherlands, Israel, Australia and Canada.

Road show State Minister of Agriculture Prabhu Lal Saini, at a road show held in Mumbai highlighted the new regulations, grants and policies of the State government in agriculture and allied sectors and invited farmers and industrialists to partner with Rajasthan in agriculture and related sectors.

The primary objective of GRAM 2016 is to ensure the economic empowerment of the farmers through accelerated yet sustainable growth in agriculture and double their income by 2022. Farmers would be taught various new techniques to improve yields and on use of drip irrigation to overcome drought-like situations, he said.

The event will provide a common platform to bring the members of entire agricultural ecosystem, including farmers, academicians, scientists, technologists, companies in agriculture business and policymakers, Saini said.

Policy changes The State has ten different agro climatic zones and the government has initiated enumerable policy changes in agriculture in recent past that relates to technological and infrastructural interventions for sustainable enhancement of farm productivity, reducing post-harvest losses and promoting farm-based industries.

The three-day event will help companies and service providers to showcase their latest offerings, Saini said.

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