Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 18: Agrometeorology Section in SKUAST-Jammu organized awareness cum wheat distribution programme at village Khandwal, Satwari, Jammu, wherein Dr Narinder Singh Raina, MLA R S Pura-Jammu South Assembly Constituency, was the chief guest.
Dr Narinder Singh encouraged the farming community to participate in these type of programmes to get benefited about the latest technologies developed by SKUAST – Jammu. He distributed wheat seed variety DBW-222 to about 200 farmers of Khandwal, Nandwal and Chatha villages.
Prof S.K. Gupta, Director Research, who was guest of honour highlighted various activities undertaken by the university for the welfare of the farmers for boosting their income from agriculture enterprises. He also informed farmers about upcoming Kissan Mela- 2024 scheduled to be held at SKUAST-J, Chatha from November 20 to 23, 2024.
The programme was preceded by Dr Mahender Singh, In-charge AICRPAM, Agrometeorology Section, who discussed in detail the climate change over the Jammu region and its impact on agricultural crops.
Dr B R Bazaya, Chief Scientist & I/C Weed Management explained the farmers about effective weed management in different rabi season crops. Dr Reena, Chief Scientist, Entomology, ACRA, Rakh Dhiansar, gave detailed information about ill effects of chemical pesticide on crops. Dr Veena Sharma, Technical Officer, highlighted about soil and water conservation practices to achieve optimal nutrient use efficiency in crop yields, crop quality and economic returns. Dr Rohit Sharma, Technical Officer, AMFU, Rajouri highlighted the importance of Agromet Advisory services in day today agriculture activities. Dr. Charu Sharma, YP-II, AICRPAM-NICRA Project emphasized farming community to adopt improved/modern technologies like AAS and mechanized farming system to improve livelihood of area. Brijeshwar Singh Rana, BJP leader; Suresh Kumar, FCLA and Dharamvir, AO, also participated in the programme. Sonam Aulakh, Sarpanch Khandwal panchyat presented the vote of thanks.
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