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Guwahati: Farmers and students gathered at Puroni Motapung in Tinsukia on October 31. They showcased the agricultural roots of the Barekuri region. More than 60 farmers joined the event. It ran under the guidance of the Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, part of Assam Agricultural University. The team included Dr Monuj Gogoi, Dr Priyanka Borbaruah, and Dr Jahnabi Hazarika.
The stalls overflowed with local goods. Participants brought leafy greens, root vegetables, medicinal plants, and various rice strains. They showed off freshwater fish, crabs, and traditional fishing gear. Sericulture tools sat alongside handmade items made from water hyacinth. One booth featured mango and bamboo shoot pickles. Tea was another star. The display included Jasmine, Moran Khilang, Orthodox, Blue, Green, and White varieties.
Komol Nursery provided a spread of horticultural and floricultural plants. A main draw involved citrus varieties like Khasi Mandarin, Assam Lemon, Pomelo, Rough Lemon, and Acid Lime. Experts put a focus on Khasi Mandarin because the Barekuri area is famous for it. The goal is simple: protect these genetic resources.
Nripen Padi from the Sericulture Department and former head teacher Khireswar Chutia attended the exhibition. The fair gave farmers a chance to swap traditional knowledge. It also let students document farming practices. Organizers pushed for sustainable growth. They noted, "The programme was attended by AAU-CPCRS scientists Dr Monuj Gogoi, Dr Priyanka Borbaruah and Dr Jahnabi Hazarika, Sericulture Department official Nripen Padi and former head teacher Khireswar Chutia."
This event aimed to boost rural livelihoods. It stressed the need for resilient agricultural development. Conserving local biodiversity remains the top priority.
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