"There are certain paradoxes in food security and production. The country has increased production to a very large extent producing millions of tones of food grains every year, but unfortunately what we produce is not enough," the governor said after inaugurating the North East Zone Regional Agri Fair at the ICAR complex at Barapani on Monday.
"Adaptability is the key to growth. In the North Eastern Region we have rain-fed areas, humid areas, alpine areas, so the technologies should suit all these including different climatic conditions. We can revolutionize the indigenous knowledge in food production," Mooshahary said.
"Go for more productivity by using lesser land because land and water are not expandable items and limited in nature. This should be the thrust area in food production," he pointed out.
Urging farmers to use new technology and improved seeds, he also expressed concern over the practice of slash and burn or Jhum cultivation practiced in the North Eastern Region which is destroying the environment.
Director of ICAR Barapani Institute SV Nagchan said, "By conducting this fair we provide distinctive platform for promotion of biological diversity, encourage knowledge sharing among stake holders, provide current facts, latest trends in entrepreneurship development and also exploit the potential of micro-enterprises and small scale industries."
"Agri-Fairs like this provide personal contact and direct relationship with potential clients. A face to face interaction is possible where immediate feedback is received regarding various product range. These fairs also help in the sale of products and help in networking and building potential data base," he added.