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KVK Reasi conducts Field Day on Pulse Crop 4/10/2021 12:51:30 AM Early Times Report REASI, Apr 9: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the administrative control of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) organized field day on chickpea (gram) crop here today at Dhanwa village in Pouni block of Reasi district of J&K. The programme was enthusiastically attended by a large number of farmers of the area. KVK, Reasi has laid Cluster Front Line Demonstrations (CFLDs) on chickpea crop of variety GNG-2144 in the area. The programme was organised under the guidance of Director Extension of SKUAST-J, Dr SK Gupta. The SOPs pertaining to COVID-19 pandemic were strictly followed while conducting the programme. The objective of the programme was to showcase the performance of the demonstrated variety of chickpea crop to the farmers of the area. The programme was initiated by Dr Banarsi Lal, Scientist & Head of KVK, Reasi with the warm welcome of the participants. He addressed the farmers on the importance of cultivation of pulse crops and educated the farmers on the scientific cultivation of chickpea. He said that there is dire need to increase the pulses production in the area and suggested the farmers that scientific cultivation of chickpea can help them to increase its production by which they can enhance their income. Dr Suja Nabi Qureshi, Scientist said that there is dire need to increase the quantity and quality of pulses in the area. He added that pulses are rich in proteins and it should be taken regularly in the diet specially by the vegetarians. He stressed on seed treatment in chickpea crop and guided farmers on value addition in pulse crops. Farmers showed keen interest in the technologies demonstrated by the KVK scientists and they were ready to adopt them. Farmers of the area appreciated the KVK, Reasi strenuous efforts for the promotion of pulses production in the area and thanked KVK for the demonstrations laid in their village. The programme was assisted by Manohar Lal and concluded by Dr Banarsi Lal with the formal vote of thanks.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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