Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Feb 7: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kathua, under the administrative control of SKUAST-Jammu today organized Rabi Kisan Mela in collaboration with IFFCO Jammu to familiarize farmers about latest agriculture technologies for rabi season.
The mela was inaugurated by Dr K S Risam, Vice Chancellor, SKUSAT-Jammu, in the presence of Dr R K Gupta, Director Research; Dr Amrish Vaid, Chief Scientist & Nodal Officer, Mega Seed project; Dr Vikas Sharma, Head, Division of Agronomy; Swatenter Sharma, State Marketing Manager and Bahadur Ram, Deputy General Manager, IFFCO, J&K; Vijay Upadaya, Chief Agriculture Officer, Kathua; Ashok Gupta, Dy Director, ATMA and officers of other line departments.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr K S Risam emphasized upon the role of KVKs for bringing positive change in the lives of farmers through technological interventions in the field of agriculture. He stressed upon the adoption of integrated and diversified farming systems for better returns under diverse agro-climatic zones. He suggested farmers to have sustained contact with KVK for advancement of their knowledge and skills.
Dr R K Gupta deliberated upon the recent farm technologies recommended by the University. He discussed the research initiatives in various fields and suggested farmers to harness benefits by adopting high yielding varieties recommended by the University. Dr Amrish Vaid discussed the seed production programme of the University.
Earlier, Dr Vishal Mahajan, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Kathua, discussed various programmes being organized by KVK Kathua for the benefits of farmers. Bahadur Ram discussed the initiatives taken by IFFCO for increasing agricultural production. He informed about the recent launch of nano-fertilizer technology by IFFCO and its testing in collaboration with KVK Kathua for increasing effectiveness of fertilization. Ashok Gupta stressed upon the need for engaging rural youths in agriculture for sustainable and profitable future of farming.
During the mela, technical lectures were delivered by Dr Vikas Sharma, Dr Amit Jasrotia, Dr Anil Bhushan and Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma. Queries of farmers were attended and suitable recommendations were made by Dr Anamika Jamwal, Dr Berjesh Ajrawat, Dr Vijay Kumar Sharma and Dr Saurav Gupta.
An exhibition was organized during the mela in which district departments, including Agriculture, Sheep Husbandry, Floriculture, Animal Husbandry etc and private agencies like IFFCO-Tokio showcased technologies and schemes related to seed, chemicals, implements etc.
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