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| Krishi Vigyan Kendra Promotes Scientific Oilseeds Production | | | 
Early Times Report
Reasi, Mar 5: 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 oilseeds in Reasi district of J&K. According to Sr. Scientist &Head of KVK, Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal there is need to increase the oilseeds production in the district so as to enhance the income and employment among the farmers. He said that Reasi district has huge potential in oilseeds production and farmers can increase their oilseeds production by adopting the latest innovations in oilseeds production.
He said that KVK, Reasi is educating the farmers on the scientific cultivation of oilseeds and guiding them on the quality seed, Integrated Nutrient Management and Integrated Pest Management practices in oilseeds crops. He added that in order to increase the income of the farmers’ oilseeds can play a significant role.
He expressed that KVK is guiding farmers on timely plant protection measures in oilseeds so as to obtain the maximum yield and get maximum farm results.
He narrated that oilseeds production will not only increase the income of the farmers but also enhances the nutritional level of the people.
He added that KVK is stressing on the improved varieties of oilseeds and timely management of insect-pests for more returns. He said that there is need to emphasize on the value addition in oilseeds and start micro-enterpriseships on oilseeds in rural areas. KVK, Reasi has laid Cluster Front Line Demonstrations (CFLDs) on oilseeds in different locations of Reasi district to showcase the improved technologies to the farmers. Farmers are taking keen interest towards the adoption of the latest techniques in oilseeds production. |
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