Tillers would get to learn the best farming practices in the country at a three-day inter-state horticulture fair.

Progressive farmers from 15 states are taking part in the event that started on Friday. Organised by the National Horticulture Board, the fair aims to share the success stories of various farmers.

"This is the first time I got a chance to learn capsicum farming," said Ajay Kushwaha from East Champaran.

Farmers from other states, too, enjoyed the opportunity to interact with Bihar farmers and were seen collecting details about the products having been put on display.

"It is interesting to know about techniques farmers are using here," said Ramshrest Ranawat from Uttarakhand.

On the first day, a session on fruit and vegetable farming had been organised.

Inaugurating the event, Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh used the occasion to share information on steps the Centre had taken in the past one year to improve the condition of farmers.

"We would provide soil health card to every farmer to keep one informed of requirements of their fields. The Centre has already allotted funds to the states to provide soil health cards to nearly 14 crore farmers of the country," the minister said.