A new chapter in the agriculture of the Northern Province can be opened by introducing farmers to conservation farming and integrated pest management and integrated natural resources management. Soil health care and enhancement, and more crop per drop of water techniques developed by the International Water Management Institute, will help increase yield and reduce the cost of production. Post-harvest processing and value addition will help generate more off-farm employment and increase earning opportunities for women. India’s assistance in strengthening agricultural research training and development will be timely.
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