Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Aug 29: SKUAST-Jammu is acting as Cluster Based Business Organization (CBBO) for promotion of Farmer Producer Organization (FPOs) in different districts of Jammu region.
In this connection, mobilization drive was organised in Hiranagar block by SKUAST-Jammu for coordinating farmers under Hiranagar FPO named “Agventure Farmers Seed Production Coop. Ltd” promoted by NABARD Jammu.
To start with Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma, Scientist (Agricultural Economics) elaborated about the modalities of forming FPO for seed production.
Ram Lal Kalia, BDC Chairman urged farmers to unite and collaborate with Government agencies for larger benefits of farming community.
Amit Sharma, District Development Manager, NABARD Kathua presented the plan of formation of FPOs. He informed about the financial provisions available under FPO scheme launched by Govt of India through NABARD.
Dr Rakesh Sharma, Sr Scientist (Agricultural Extension) discussed about the benefits associated with formation of FPOs. He advised farmers to join FPO for enhancing economic benefits from farming.
Dr Berjesh Ajrawat, Scientist (Agricultural Extension) detailed about hand holding by KVK Kathua under FPO scheme. He elaborated the process of seed certification and marketing under the scheme.
Dr Anil Bhat, Asstt Prof (Agricultural Economics) discussed about the perspective business plan of seed production FPO in Hiranagar. He discussed about the various marketing channels and associated economics for consideration under FPO plan.
Dr Narinder Panotra, Scientist (OFRC), discussed the seed production plan of University and department. He elaborated about the techniques of wheat and rice seed production on farmers’ fields.
Rakesh Khajuria and Rajesh Kumar, Directors of FPO Hiranagar presented vote of thanks. Pooja Sharma, Professional (Social Mobiliz-ation) assisted in organising the programme.
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