Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Apr 4: Prof. Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Vice Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) visited here today at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi.
He inspected KVK instructional Farm, Demonstration units and reviewed functioning of the KVK Reasi. He also inaugurated District Agro Metrological Unit (DAMU) of KVK Reasi, equipped with the latest technologies on weather forecasting.
During his visit at KVK, he also had a healthy interaction with progressive farmers of the district and KVK Reasi Scientists. On the occasion, Prof Ganai was accompanied by Prof S K Gupta, Director Extension of SKUAST-J.
In his address, Prof Ganai laid emphasis upon establishment of Farmers’ Producer Organization (FPOs) with marketing linkages and branding of agricultural products. He further advised that the value addition of fruits, vegetables, milk products, medicinal and aromatic plants, adoption of protected cultivation, organic and natural farming etc are required to enhance the income and employment among the farmers. He also stressed on Atamnirbhar Krishi and discussed on development of local brand and products. He explained how farmers can get good price for their produce by grading, labelling, developing credibility and best marketing practices. He also discussed on the HADP project undergoing in J&K for the upliftment of the farmers. He stressed for horizontal expansion of the organic cultivation.
Two publications on “Augmenting income of the farmers through commercial floriculture” and “Natural Farming” were also released on the occasion. Knapsack sprayers and vermin- beds were also distributed to progressive farmers. He interacted with the farmers and applauded their efforts especially on organic farming and lemongrass farming.
Later, Prof Ganai also visited KVK, Reasi farm and discussed the scientific interventions in detail with the KVK scientists.
Prof S K Gupta, Director Extension, SKUAST-Jammu, in his address, assured all possible technical support to the farming community.
Earlier, Dr Banarsi Lal, Sr Scientist & Head KVK Reasi, gave detailed outlines about how KVK is working tirelessly for the benefits of Reasi and Udhampur districts farmers.
Proceeding of the programme was conducted by Dr Lalit Upadhyay. During the programme, Dr Mandeep Singh Azad, Dr Sanajy Koushal, Dr Lobzang Stanzen, Jagdish Kumar, Manohar Lal, Preeti Choudhary and others were also present. Dr Suja Nabi Qureshi, Scientist, presented formal vote of thanks.
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