Jaipur: Under the Knowledge Enhancement Programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of farmers, a 38-member delegation of progressive farmers from Rajasthan is currently on a study tour to Denmark. The team, led by three state ministers, is learning about the latest innovations and technologies in agriculture and animal husbandry.
During their visit, the delegation interacted with several Danish organizations to exchange experiences and explore new opportunities for cooperation in the agri and dairy sectors. On the second day of their tour, the group visited the Agro Food Park in Aarhus, Denmark. There, they learned about advanced livestock housing systems, milk production enhancement techniques, and modern methods to improve milk quality and shelf life.
Animal Husbandry Minister Joraram Kumawat highlighted Rajasthan’s growing livestock sector and the state’s adoption of scientific techniques. Minister of State Jawahar Singh Bedham emphasized the need to adapt Denmark’s latest dairy technologies to Rajasthan’s native breeds for improving productivity.
The farmers also visited an organic dairy farm, where cows are raised entirely through organic methods. The organic milk produced there is marketed through farmer cooperatives at premium prices. The Indian farmers expressed great interest in this sustainable model and expressed their willingness to adopt similar practices in Rajasthan.
On the first day of the tour, the delegation learned about breed improvement programs and the importance of maintaining detailed livestock data to enhance productivity.
The delegation includes Animal Husbandry Minister Joraram Kumawat, Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Ota Ram Devasi, Minister of State for Animal Husbandry Jawahar Singh Bedham, Farmers Commission Chairman C. R. Chaudhary, Animal Husbandry Secretary Dr. Samit Sharma, Agriculture Secretary Rajan Vishal, and nine officers from the agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry departments, along with 38 farmers and livestock breeders.
The delegation is scheduled to complete its visit on October 13 and will return to New Delhi on October 14. This international exposure tour is expected to bring valuable insights in the fields of agricultural innovation, organic farming, livestock management, and market systems, which will benefit Rajasthan’s rural economy upon their return.