SKUAST-K, AICRP on Seed (NSP) distribute Quality Seed
among Tribal Farmers at KVK Budgam
BUDGAM, APRIL 11: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam in
collaboration with AICRP on Seed (Crops) NSP, Shalimar SKUAST Kashmir today
organized an input distribution programme under Tribal Sub-Plan at KVK Budgam.
About 50 tribal farmers of village Lobran, Khag Block
received 10q of high yielding SKUAST-K released variety of paddy seed (SR4) and
Seed bins (50).
Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension
SKUAST-K, chief guest on the occasion, stressed the need for adoption and
dissemination of the high yielding university-released variety of Paddy.
Explaining about the benefits of the SR4 paddy
variety, Director Extension, SKUAST-K said that the variety is climate
resilient, less susceptible to diseases and has the potential to tolerate
adverse weather conditions. She also briefed the farmers about the role of
SKUAST-K in augmenting research in agriculture to facilitate the farming
community in the valley.
Dr. Bilal Ahmad Lone (Prof. & Head KVK Budgam)
briefed the tribal farmers about the role of KVK Budgam in facilitating
agriculture and allied activities in the district through on farm trials, front
line demonstrations and skill-based training/awareness programmes. He
encouraged the farmers to avail the services of the Kendra for more profitable
farming.
Dr. Gowhar Ali (Assoc. Prof. NSP) and Dr. Aflak Hamid
(Assoc. Prof. NSP) deliberated upon the Package of Practices to be adopted for
the SR4 variety.
Scientists and technical staff of KVK Budgam and NSP
also attended the programme.