Tiswadi Krishi-Mela at Ela Farms

On the 19th of January members of the Chorao Farmers Club participated in the taluka-level Krishi Mela organised by the Department of Agriculture at Ela, Old Goa.

Chorao Farmers Club stall at the Tiswadi Krishi Mela - Ela

This was an interesting opportunity for us to showcase our work and also directly sell produce to other farmers and residents from the taluka.

Thanks to the Department for organising an interactive session where we could address our concerns directly to the Directors of relevant departments, the ZAO and Ministers present (unfortunately, the Agriculture Minister was not present).

Farmers participating in the Q & A Sesion organised by the Department

We think such forums are an important space for farmers to raise issues of concern directly with authoroties. We hope the Department makes this an annual affair AND takes action on issues discussed.