The ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), country’s leading institute situated at Hessarghatta (Bangalore), will organize a national horticulture fair from 23rd to 25th January to exhibit its popular crop varieties, cropping practices and advanced technologies.IIHR is holding the fair in collaboration with Society for Promotion of Horticulture, Bengaluru; Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka, National Horticulture Board, Gurugram & CDB (DAC).
The aim of the horticulture fair is to turn farmers into entrepreneurs, which is being held with the theme ‘Horticulture for Rural Prosperity’.
The salient features of the fair include live demonstration of improved varieties and technologies. Exhibition stalls from ICAR institutes, Agricultural Universities, Developmental Departments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private industries, etc. Farmers-Scientists discussions on emerging challenges and solutions; sale of seeds, planting material, products from ICAR-IIHR and private entrepreneurs and felicitation of innovative farmers in recognition of their contribution.
Event Name:National Horticulture Fair
Date: 23 – 25 January 2019
Venue: Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
ICAR-IIHR, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru-560 089 Karnataka
Contact on below addresses for stall booking:
Dr. T.S. Aghora
Principal Scientist, ICAR-IIHR
Email: Aghora.TS@icar.gov.in, tsaghor@gmail.com
Mobile: +91-99861 00079
It has been decided to publish a “Directory of Horticulture” consisting of the addresses of the firms / companies dealing with horticulture.
For advertisements:
Dr. C. Aswath
Principal Scientist, ICAR-IIHR
E-mail: Aswath.C@icar.gov.in, aswathiihr@gmail.com
Mobile: +91-9902522229
Website: https://iihr.res.in/national-horticultural-fair-2019
