MARGAO: A mega agriculture camp was held in Chinchinim, which was organised by the Chinchinim-Deussua village panchayat in association with the Directorate of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), South Goa.
“Various resource persons briefed the gathering on agriculture-related topics so that the people benefit from it,” said panch member Frank Viegas.
He added that various banks also participated and that the locals were given a chance to exhibit their locally-grown produce. Agriculture products and machinery were also on display.
The day-long camp that was held on Saturday was aimed at providing Chinchinim farmers with an opportunity to update themselves about various government schemes and the grants they can avail, as well as consider sustainable sources of additional income like beekeeping and honey production.
There were sessions on kitchen gardens and seeds for vegetables and seedlings and garden plants were available for sale at the camp.
Chinchinim Sarpanch Valentino Barretto assured support to the local farmers.
Chinchinim Agricultural Club members were amongst the packed crowd at the camp.
