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Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 29: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) is promoting and educating the farmers on the organic lettuce farming in Reasi distt. of J&K. KVK, Reasi scientists are providing the technical know-how on the scientific cultivation of organic lettuce to the farmers. Sr. Scientist & Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal said that KVK, Reasi is endeavoring to enhance the income and employment of the farmers of the area by the introduction of new ventures in the district. He informed that lettuce is an important salad crops and has multiple health benefits.
He said that lettuce is a very good source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. He added that intake of lettuce lowers the cholesterol levels and protects neuronal cells of the body.
He informed that the regular inclusion of lettuce in salads is known to prevent osteoporosis, iron-deficiency anemia, cardiovascular diseases, age-related macular disease in the elderly people, cancers and Alzheimer’s disease. He narrated that Lettuce has low calorie content and zero fat. He further informed that lettuce is a good source of chlorophyll and Vitamins A, B1, B2, C and K, folic acid and manganese.
He expressed that there is an immense scope of lettuce in Reasi disstt. as the distt. is visited by millions of pilgrims and there are number of hotels/restaurants at Katra.
He added that KVK, Reasi is emphasising on organic lettuce cultivation and upgrading the knowledge of the farmers for the preparation of organic formulations so that they can utilize them for their crop production.
He added that organic lettuce has more quality and farmers can fetch more money by growing it. He informed that quality organic lettuce can also be grown in hydroponically or in green house or poly house.
He also stressed on the packaging practices in lettuce crop for more profits and informed that the shelf life of lettuce can be increased by proper packaging practices. He also informed that about 90 per cent of water can be saved through hydroponics technology and is very easy to operate. |
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