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| KVK promotes scientific pulses production | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 4: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-J) is promoting and educating farmers on scientific cultivation of pulses in Reasi district of J&K. According to Sr. Scientist &Head of KVK, Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal there is need to increase the pulses production in the district so as to enhance the income and employment among the farmers. He said that Reasi district has huge potential in pulses and farmers can increase their pulses production by adopting the latest innovations in pulses production. He said that KVK, Reasi is educating the farmers on the scientific cultivation of pulses and guiding them on the quality seed, Integrated Nutrient Management and Integrated Weed Management practices in the pulse crops. He added that in order to increase the income of the farmers' pulses can play a significant role. He also informed that pulses help to increase the fertility of the soil as pulses plants helps in nitrogen fixation. He said that KVK is guiding farmers on timely plant protection measures in pulses so as to obtain the maximum yield. He narrated that pulses production will not only increase the income of the farmers but also enhances the nutritional level of the people as pulses are rich in proteins. |
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