Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 16: Three days international conference on “Sustainable Agricultural Innovations for Resilient Agri-Food Systems” concluded today at Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu
The conference was organized by Indian Ecological Society in collaboration with SKUAST Jammu.
Prof J P Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu and chief guest of the valedictory session expressed his satisfaction on the successful completion of the three- day conference. He also expressed his willingness to engage SKUAST-Jammu in Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Universities from which scientists were invited.
Prof Sharma emphasized on reducing cost of cultivation, increasing water and fertilizer use efficiency and ensuring safety of farmers during field operations. He also stressed upon processing, value addition and marketing of agriculture produce.
He asked the organizers to communicate the recommendations of the conference to the planners, policy makers, stakeholders and concerned agencies for its effective and timely implementation among the end users.
During the conference Prof. Martin Qaim, Director Center for Development, University of Bonn, Gemany, Prof Z R Khan, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya; Dr T V K Singh, former Dean of Agriculture, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India & Consultant, ICRISAT’ Dr Venkatesh Hubli, Director of Research, Savannah Seeds Pvt Ltd; , Dr Rajesh K Anand, Advisor, IPL Biological Ltd; Dr B M Prasanna, Director CGIAR Research Programme MAIZE & Global Maize Program, CIMMYT, Mexico and Dr Mahalingam Govindaraj, Senior Scientist, CGIAR’s Harvest Plus, Programme, CIAT, Columbia presented the lead papers.
Dr M Kassie, Principal Scientist, and Dr Zeyaur R Khan, Principal Scientist, ICIPE, Nairobi, Kenya, Prof K S Risam, former Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu and Prof B S Hansra, former ADG, ICAR also addressed the gathering.
Earlier, Dr S K Gupta, Registrar, presented the formal welcome address. Prof A K Dhawan, President Indian Ecological Society briefed the delegates about the International Conference.
Dr Pradeep Wali, Director Research; Dr K K Sharma, Director Agriculture; Dr Rakesh Nanda, Director Education; Dr M S Bhadwal, Dean, FVSc & AH, Dr S E H Rizvi, Dean, F B Sc, Dr Sushil Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Dr J S Soodan, Dean, Faculty of Dairy Technology, head of the Divisions, faculty members, delegates and students were also present during the valedictory function. Proceedings were conducted by Dr Sandeep Sehgal and vote of thanks was presented by Dr Rajinder Peshin, Organizing Secretary, IESIC-2022.
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