The Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP) held a two-day training workshop at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala on October 8–9 to equip 78 participants with practical knowledge of agricultural marketing, post-harvest management and market development for women farmer groups.
Key Takeaways
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TRESP organised a two-day post-harvest marketing workshop at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala, on October 8–9, with 78 participants.
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Experts covered crop planning, post-harvest management, cluster development, digital marketing and export opportunities, including APEDA-linked avenues.
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The training aims to help district- and block-level officials strengthen market access and support women-led Producer Groups across Tripura.
The TRESP has stepped up efforts to improve market opportunities for women farmers. The project aims to achieve this by training officials in agricultural marketing and post-harvest management.
The project organised a two-day workshop at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala, on October 8 and 9.
The programme brought together 78 participants. It focused on strengthening the capacity of district- and block-level officials.
The officials will work to develop direct selling channels, expand market access and create sustainable economic opportunities for women farmer groups.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Project Implementation Unit (PIU), under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, organised the training.
TRESP Focuses on Market Access for Women Farmers
The workshop aimed to strengthen the link between agricultural production and market opportunities.
It focused on equipping field-level officials with the knowledge and skills needed to help women farmer groups reach buyers and explore wider commercial opportunities.
Market access remains an important part of building sustainable agricultural livelihoods.
By strengthening the capabilities of officials working at the district and block levels, TRESP seeks to improve support for women-led Producer Groups across Tripura.
The programme also emphasised the need to develop direct marketing avenues. Such channels can help producer groups explore opportunities beyond conventional selling arrangements and improve their engagement with agricultural markets.
TRESP-approach places market-oriented agriculture at the centre of its efforts to promote rural economic growth.
The training sought to prepare officials to guide women farmer groups in identifying opportunities, understanding market requirements and developing stronger commercial connections.
Experts Cover Post-Harvest Management and Digital Marketing
Resource persons discussed several areas relevant to agricultural marketing and value-chain development during the two-day programme.
The sessions covered post-harvest management, crop planning, cluster development, digital marketing and export linkages.
These subjects aimed to broaden participants’ understanding of the steps required to move agricultural produce from farms to markets more effectively.
Post-harvest management formed one of the key areas of discussion. Proper handling and planning after harvest play an important role in preparing agricultural produce for marketing.
The workshop also addressed crop planning and cluster development, which can help officials support more organised production and marketing activities.
Digital marketing featured among the other important topics. The sessions introduced participants to the role of digital channels in exploring market opportunities and connecting producer groups with potential buyers.
The programme also examined export linkages, including opportunities associated with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
This component broadened the training’s focus beyond local marketing and highlighted the importance of understanding wider market connections.
Agriculture Officials and Specialists Lead Training Sessions
Post-Harvest Management Specialist Biplab Majumdar and TRESP Agriculture Specialist Subrata Shib served as prominent resource persons during the workshop.
Their participation supported the programme’s focus on post-harvest practices, agricultural marketing and market development.
The sessions provided participants with practical insights into areas relevant to their responsibilities in supporting farmers and producer groups.
Director of Agriculture Dr. P.B. Jamatia attended the inaugural session as the chief guest.
The participation of agriculture officials and project specialists reflected the workshop’s emphasis on strengthening the capabilities of personnel who work directly with rural communities and agricultural groups.
Building Stronger Producer Groups in Tripura
TRESP aims to use the training initiative to strengthen the capacity of field-level functionaries and promote a more market-oriented approach to agriculture.
The project seeks to ensure that women-led Producer Groups have better access to market intelligence, commercial networks and direct selling opportunities.
These resources can help groups understand market requirements and identify potential avenues for expanding their economic activities.
The workshop also aligns with TRESP’s broader objective of supporting sustainable rural livelihoods.
By improving the knowledge of officials responsible for guiding producer groups, the project aims to strengthen the support available to women farmers as they pursue commercial opportunities.
The initiative places particular emphasis on connecting agricultural activities with viable markets. Its long-term objective is to help women-led groups develop stronger business prospects and participate more effectively in agricultural marketing.
Through the two-day workshop, TRESP reinforced its focus on capacity building, market access and sustainable economic opportunities for women farmer groups in Tripura.
