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| KVK promotes organic strawberry farming | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Mar 30: 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 cultivation of strawberry in Reasi distt. of J&K. KVK, Reasi has laid the Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) of strawberry crop of Chandler variety at the farmers' fields and all the technical guidelines regarding the organic cultivation of strawberry are provided to the farmers. According to Sr. Scientist & Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal KVK, Reasi KVK, Reasi is stressing on organic farming and upgrading the knowledge of the farmers on organic cultivation of strawberry through which the farmers are able to produce the chemical free fresh strawberry. He said that KVK is making strenuous efforts to enhance the income and employment among the farmers by the introduction of new ventures in the district and farmers are regularly guided regarding the new innovations in agriculture. He narrated that Reasi district of J&K has the potential for organic strawberry production and farmers can improve their livelihood by its commercial cultivation. He said that now the people are becoming more health conscious and thus the demand of organic fruits is increasing day-by-day. He informed that strawberry is rich in proteins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamins such as A, B1, B2 and C and is considered as the natural source of antioxidants. He narrated that KVK scientists are upgrading the knowledge of the farmers on natural and organic farming and imparting skills on the preparation of organic formulations such as Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, Panchgavya etc. so that farmers can produce safe and healthy fruit by reducing the cost of cultivation. He further said that KVK is also promoting the use of mulching material (polymulching and straw mulching) in strawberry cultivation so that the moisture, weed management and quality of fruits can be improved. He expressed that better quality of fruits can help to find more marketing channels and thus the farmers can generate more farm income and employment. He informed that by observing the success of some strawberry growers in the areas, many new farmers of the area are showing the keen interest towards the cultivation organic strawberry and they are ready to adopt the technologies demonstrated by KVK, Reasi. He added that KVK scientists are acquainting the farmers on the organic practices of disease and insect-pest management in strawberry crop. |
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