Hesaraghatta gears up to host ‘National Horticulture Fair 2025’ from Feb 27

Hesaraghatta: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), is gearing up to host the Indian Horticulture Fair 2025. The imposing event is set to take place in Hesaraghatta (Karnataka) from February 27 to March 1, 2025. The festival will guide and encourage farmers to switch to more profitable horticulture crops instead of traditional farming. It would be a platform to educate the small and weaker farmers on how to boost production, protect crops, and manage post-harvest.

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The theme of the upcoming fair is “Horticulture for a Developed India—Nutrition, Empowerment, and Livelihoods.” The aim of the event is to promote nutrient-rich crops and the use of advanced technologies in the horticulture sector. It is expected that a huge number of farmers, horticulturists, and nature lovers will participate to make the programme vibrant.

The significance of the fair is to bring more and more farmers in the horticulture sector to increase their income and make them economically potent. It is expected that above 250 varieties and technologies developed by IIHR and ICAR will be displayed during the show. Farmers can explore advanced tools that are used in horticulture.

In fact, this event is set to be a great opportunity for farmers to get knowledge about modern agricultural techniques and make their future secure.