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| KVK, continues training on Integrated Nutrient Management | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the administrative control of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies of Jammu (SKUAST-J) has continued 15 days certificate course on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) here at KVK, Reasi campus for input dealers of both Reasi and Udhampur districts. The programme is being organised under the guidance of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof.JP Sharma and Director Extension, Prof.SK Gupta of SKUAST-J. All the SOPs pertaining to COVID-19 were strictly followed while conducting the programme. Dr.Banarsi Lal, Scientist and Head of KVK, Reasi spoke on the formulations of various organic inputs such as Panchgavya, Vermicompost, Cow Urine, Jeevamrit, Beejamrit etc. by utilizing the locally available material at the farmers' fields. He narrated that through eco-friendly technologies farmers can reduce the cost of cultivation. He said that this training programme can help to upgrade the knowledge of input dealers of rural areas who further can effectively guide the other farmers of their area after training. Dr.Ajay Gupta, Sr.Scientist & Head, KVK, Poonch interacted with the farmers through virtual mode and guided farmers on the specifications and sources of plant nutrients. He spoke in length on various types of organic and inorganic fertilizers and guided farmers on their efficient uses. Dr.Rakesh Sharma, Agriculture Extension Officer, Department of Agriculture, Reasi spoke in length on the basics of fertilizer use efficiency. He also guided participants on biofertlizers and nano-fertlizers. He spoke in detail on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and soil health card scheme. He also apprised farmers about the macro & micro-nutrients required for the plants. Dr. Arvinder Kumar guided farmers on the importance of soil health and advocated the balance use of manures and fertilizers for more returns. A special session on farmer-scientists interaction was also organised during which the various quarries were raised by the farmers which were answered satisfactorily by the experts. The programme was assisted by Jagdish Kumar, Manohar Lal and Preeti Chaudhary and concluded by Dr.Arvinder Kumar with the formal vote of thanks. |
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