Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, Dec 15: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, under Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST-K), organised a technology demonstration on scientific cultivation of aquatic crops at its demonstration farm to promote aquatic plant development and livelihood opportunities through wetland-based agriculture in Kashmir.
The demonstration focused on high-potential aquatic crops including Gorgon Nut (Makhana/Fox Nut), Water Chestnut, and Lotus, which offer strong potential for agricultural diversification, income enhancement, and sustainable utilization of water-rich ecosystems around Wular Lake.
The initiative was conducted under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, who emphasized promoting aquatic crops as a strategic intervention for diversification of farming systems and enhancement of farmers' income.
The Director Extension, SKUAST-K, Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, supported the initiative and emphasized effective technology dissemination, farmer capacity building, and integration of aquatic crops for sustainable livelihoods. She also envisaged developing KVK Bandipora-1 as a Centre of Excellence for aquatic plant development. |
