Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 25: Dr Vivak M Arya, Assistant Professor of SKUAST-Jammu got best research paper award in a National conference on “Impact of agricultural technologies in enhancing growth and income”.
The award was presented by Vice Chancellor of SKUAST – J, Prof PK Sharma. The valedictory function was attended by eminent scientists from across the country including Prof JP Sharma, Director Research SKUAST-J, Dr Prakash Mahindre, president, Maharashtra Society of Agricultural Economics, Dr TAS Ganai, Director Education, Dr Deepak Kher, Director Planning & Monitoring and Dr DP Abrol, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture.
The paper authored by Dr Arya, Dr Vikas Sharma, Dr KR Sharma and Dr JP Sharma studied the effect of soil and water conservation modules on SQI in rain-fed orchards of Jammu zone and discussed about the importance of conservation and agriculture practices, especially in context of changing climate and for maintaining soil quality.
The paper also discussed socioeconomic aspect of climate change and relation of soil erosion with poverty. The paper gave solution to the issues pertaining to the extreme weather events and changing pattern of horticulture and agriculture in State.
The authors gave impetus on the conservation of agriculture practices which have the capacity to reduce the impact of climate change on horticulture and to maintain soil quality. The paper examines the ecological and economic costs and benefits, as well as the climatic adaptation of conservation practices in shiwaliks.
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