Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Feb 2: SKUAST-Jammu scientists organized a farmers’ awareness programme at village Sunjwan, Kathua under National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (AICRPAM-NICRA).
Dr Vivak M Arya, Project Investigator, threw light on the change in climate and its impact on agriculture and allied sectors. He emphasized to adopt conservation agriculture practices like no tillage, residue management and use of wood saw dust and vegetable wastes for better soil quality, moisture conservation and good quality yield. He advised the farmers to use the services of weather based agromet advisory provided by the project for agriculture operation.
Dr Amrish Vaid, Programme Coordinator KVK-Kathua was the chief guest. Dr A P Singh (SMS, Agronomy), Dr Berjesh Ajrawat (SMS, Extension), Dr Rajeev Bharat (Jr Scientist, Agronomy), Dr Vijay Sharma (SMS, Fisheries) & Dr Charu Sharma (Research Associate) gave important lectures and interacted with the farmers on their respective topics.
Dr Vikas Sharma (Asstt Professor, Biochemistry) highlighted the use of medicinal and aromatic plants for livelihood security. Dr Amrish Vaid spoke about the importance of such programmes and emphasized the farming community to adopt new techniques developed by the university.
Later team of scientists visited the farmer’s field to assess the impact of project interventions.
Programme ended with vote of thanks by Dr Charu Sharma
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