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| SKUAST-J conducts village visit, revisit programme | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 14: Scientists of SKUAST -Jammu under the overall guidance and supervision of Prof. J. P. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu visited Marh block, village Akalpur of district Jammu under village visit and revisit programme.
Scientists interacted with the farming community and addressed their various problems. Farmers of the area conveyed their gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. J. P. Sharma who in a short span of six months had created a very strong linkage between farming community, university and allied departments.
The programe is conducted under the supervision of Dr Rakesh Nanda, Head, Division of Agriculture Extension Education. The programme started with a brief introduction of the entire scientists by Dr. P.S.Salathia, Team Coordinator. Dr. Salathia welcomed all farmers and discussed the objectives and background of the programme. Dr. L. M. Gupta HOD, Agroforestry, advised farmers to grow aromatic and medicinal plants on waste land for better income and soil conservation. Dr. Vishal Gupta, Associate Professor, Plant Pathology advised the farmers to adopt integrated pest modules for disease control. He emphasized to go for timely spray on wheat to control yellow rust. Dr. Neetu Sharma Associate Professor, Agronomy advised to follow the cultural practices calendar for low weeds population in wheat.
Dr. Reena, Sr. Scientist, entomology advised farmers to use insect traps. She also advised farmers to use neem cake and other plant products for pest and insect control. Dr. Vivak Manohar Arya, Soil Scientist, emphasized on the importance of soil testing and balanced fertilization. Dr. Arya urged the farmers to use cover crop and residue incorporation for maintaining soil fertility.
Dr. Arya informed the farmers that climate change will affect agriculture and farmers should adopt both mitigation and adaptation measures to reduce the impact of climate change. Dr. Arya said the solution to climate change lies in adopting climate smart agriculture practices commonly known as CSAP for profitability and sustainability. Dr. Akash Sharma Assistant Professor, Fruit Science advised the farmers to grow horticultural crops for better yield and profitability.
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