Shillong: The April edition of the monthly farmers’ market, organised by 1917 iTEAMS under
the state dept of agriculture & farmers’ welfare and supported by the Meghalaya Farmers’
(Empowerment) Commission, was held in Shillong on Saturday, drawing around 600 people.The
focus crops for this month included potatoes, coriander and spring onion, locally called ‘jyllang’,
sourced directly from farmers across various districts, reflecting the seasonal agricultural
produce in Meghalaya.“The initiative, since Jan 2026, continues to align with the vision of CM
Conrad K Sangma, by improving livelihoods for farmers, enhancing better market opportunities,
and promoting a resilient and self-sufficient agricultural economy in the state,” an official
said.“The farmers’ market operates as a vital element in the state’s efforts to transform
agricultural marketing practices and establish direct channels between farmers and consumers,”
the official said.A solo entrepreneur under Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food
Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, Bansaralin Mukhim, who participated in the farmers’
market for the first time, expresses her delight for the opportunity to showcase her produce, both
at this market and at the traditional market in Iewduh, Shillong.A tourist from Kolkata, who
visited the market, highlights the presence of ‘unique edibles’ in the hills, like bamboo smoked
fish, which he said, is rare in his city.

(SOURCE : THE TIMES OF INDIAN)