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KVK Reasi showcases Farm Technologies 12/8/2019 10:55:02 PM Early Times Report Reasi, Dec 8: Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK), Reasi of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu(SKUAST-J) showcased the latest farm technologies in the Kissan Mela -cum- Fruit Show held at Latti in Udhampur district of J&K.The district level event was organised by the Deptt. of Horticulture, Udhampur and attended by a number of farmers of the district. KVK, Reasi put up stall in the exhibition and showcased various agricultural technologies with special focus on organic horticulture, latest varieties of cereals, pulses, oil seeds and value added products. KVK publications on organic agriculture, value addition in fruits and vegetables, success stories etc. were also displayed in the stall for the farming community. Scientist & Head of KVK, Reasi while speaking in the occasion urged the farmers to adopt the latest farm technologies so that their crops production can be enhanced and thus they can raise their socio-economic status. He said that KVK can help them to upgrade their agricultural knowledge by imparting trainings and demonstrating latest farm technologies. He stressed on organic farming and added that by growing organic crops they can generate more income and employment. He suggested the farmers that by the timely control of various crops diseases and insects-pests they can increase their yields. He suggested various organic methods for the control of various diseases and insects-pests in different crops. He also discussed on Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) and Self Help Groups(SHGs). Dr. Suja Nabi Qureshi scientist discussed on temperate horticulture and elaborated various precautions and activities that need to be taken by the orchardists. He also elaborated the possible disease attack on the horticultural crops and remedial measures.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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