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| KVK Reasi promotes Scientific Cultivation of Mushroom | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Apr 4: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the administrative control of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-J) is promoting and educating farmers on the scientific cultivation of oyster/white button mushroom in Reasi distt. of J&K so that the farmers can generate extra farm income and employment.KVK Reasi is working under the dynamic stewardship of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof.B.N.Triptahi and able guidance of Director Extension (DE), Prof.Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J . According to Chief Scientist & Head of KVK Reasi, Dr.Banarsi Lal, there is an immense potential of mushroom cultivation in the hilly district Reasi of J&K and farmers can fetch more money by its commercial level cultivation. He revealed that the agro-climatic conditions in the district are ideal for the growth of mushroom. He said that mushroom cultivation is gaining momentum in the district and by observing the results of successful mushroom growers many new farmers are coming forward to reap the benefits of nutritional security and subsidiary income through this venture. He said that there is need to adopt the scientific technology in mushroom cultivation. He further said that mushroom cultivation can be done even by the small or landless farmers. He also highlighted the round the year mushroom cultivation and narrated the value addition in mushroom crop for more returns. He narrated that mushroom cultivation is a landless venture which can be started with the minimum investments.He stressed on the value addition in mushroom crop by which the farmers can generate more income. He said that there are a number of success stories of successful mushroom entrepreneur in the area who are inspiring the other farmers. He narrated that the district is visited by millions of visitors round the year and there is great demand of mushroom. He added that KVK is guiding the farmers on the scientific cultivation of mushroom and also on its efficient marketing management so that farmers can get sustainable income. |
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