Post-Harvest Management, a major challenge: Shakil Ahammed, Joint Secy, Minister of Agriculture

Post-Harvest Management, a major challenge: Shakil Ahammed, Joint Secy, Minister of Agriculture





Speaking to Digital ASSOCHAM on the sidelines of ASSOCJAM's Conference on Cold Chain, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare - Shakil Ahammed observed that post-harvest management was still a challenge to Indian agriculture. He also argued for more partnerships between the industry and farmers.




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