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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved an overseas training programme for 100 farmers. They will visit the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil to learn advanced farming techniques. The initiative aims to enhance productivity and introduce sustainable practices. The state government hopes this will create a new generation of agri-leaders.

Key Points: Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Approves Foreign Training for 100 Farmers

  • 100 Rajasthan farmers to tour 4 nations for hands-on training
  • Programme runs from Nov 2025 to March 2026 in batches
  • Focus on high-value farming and cooperative models
  • Aims to boost crop productivity and resource efficiency
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Raj govt approves training tour for 100 farmers to four foreign nations

Rajasthan farmers to visit Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil for advanced agricultural training under the Knowledge Enhancement Programme.

"This initiative will empower farmers with global best practices to transform Rajasthan’s agriculture. – Rajasthan Government Official"

Jaipur, Aug 7

In a major step toward modernising agriculture and enhancing the capacity of farmers, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Thursday, approved an overseas exposure tour and training programme for 100 farmers of the state under the Knowledge Enhancement Programme.

Under this initiative, selected farmers -- associated with the Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) -- will visit the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil to gain hands-on experience and exposure to innovative agricultural techniques and global best practices.

The international study tour will be conducted in batches between November 2025 and March 2026, with each batch participating in a seven-day training and exposure visit.

The Chief Minister's approval reflects the state government's continued commitment to farmer welfare and sustainable agricultural development.

The tour aims to empower farmers with practical knowledge that can enhance crop productivity, improve resource efficiency, and introduce high-value farming methods, officials said.

The Rajasthan government has taken several unprecedented initiatives in recent times for the economic upliftment of farmers.

The Knowledge Enhancement Programme is expected to be a significant milestone in this direction.

During the visit, farmers will not only learn about advanced crop production techniques but will also study the working models of successful agricultural cooperatives in these countries, many of which operate on structures similar to India's FPOs.

This initiative is poised to build a new generation of agri-leaders and innovators in Rajasthan who can bring back knowledge, share it with peers, and contribute meaningfully to the state's agricultural transformation, officials added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good step but why only 100 farmers? With Rajasthan having thousands of farmers, the selection process should be transparent. Also hope they focus on sustainable techniques suitable for our climate.
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Arjun K
Netherlands is world leader in agriculture technology. Our farmers will benefit greatly from their greenhouse farming methods. But government must ensure proper follow-up after they return.
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Sarah B
As someone working in agricultural development, I appreciate this forward-thinking approach. The key will be adapting foreign techniques to Indian conditions. Hope they document everything properly!
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Vikram M
Taxpayers' money being used for foreign trips? First improve local Krishi Vigyan Kendras! Our scientists already know these techniques but implementation is poor at ground level.
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Kavya N
My father is a farmer in Rajasthan. Instead of foreign tours, government should first solve water crisis and provide better MSP. These are just publicity stunts before elections. 😒

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