A district level Kissan Mela cum Horticulture Exhibition was organized by Department of Horticulture at Dashnami Akhara Community Hall Poonch today. Farmers/ orchardists from all 11 horticulture zones of the district participated in the Mela.Deputy Chairman Legislative Council Jahangir Hussain Mir was the chief guest and also shared his experiences related to Horticulture with the participants. Legislator Shah Mohammad Tantray, District Development Commissioner Poonch Mohammad Harun were guests of honour on this occasion.Prominent farmers and orchardists of the district highlighted their problems, achievements and also the support and guidance they received from the department from time to time through various initiatives.A technical cum interactive session was also held in this programme in which officers and experts from horticulture and allied departments and scientists from KVK Poonch deliberated on various issues related to horticulture activities in the district. They also threw light on latest technologies related to horticulture/ agriculture.Chief Horticulture Officer Poonch, Sushil Kumar highlighted the achievements of the department during the previous years and future plans for the uplift of the farming community.An exhibition of different fruits grown in the district and caned products of fruits and vegetables prepared by canning centre Poonch was also organized in Mela.