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KVK Reasi organizes online training on commercial organic farming | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the administrative control of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) organized training programme on commercial organic farming/natural farming/cow based economy/sustainable agriculture here today through virtual mode and was attended by a number of farmers of Reasi district. The programme was organised under the guidance of Director Extension (DE) of SKUAST-J, Prof.SK Gupta. Scientist & Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal started the programme with the warm welcome of the participants. He gave a detail view on principles and practices of organic agriculture. He said that such programmes can help the farmers to commercialize the organic farming in the region and assist the farmers to increase their organic crops production by providing the scientific guidelines on commercial organic farming. He narrated that there is dire need to adopt the eco-friendly agricultural practices to protect our soil and environment health which further can help us to produce the healthy and safe food. He explained some important soil formulations for the enrichment of soil. He guided the farmers on crops productivity enhancement techniques while sustaining soil and ecosystem health through organic farming. He also explained the method of preparation of organic inputs like cow urine, Panchgavaya, fermented butter milk, jeevamrit etc. used in organic farming. He stressed on the use of Farm Yard Manures (FYM), vermicompost, biofertlizers, biofungicides, biopesticides, cow urine, neem oil etc. in the soil for the commercial organic farming. He also spoke on crops rotation, pulses production, multiple cropping, microbial cultures etc. in the organic farming. Dr. Suja Nabi Qureshi, scientist educated the farmers on the organic fruits and vegetables cultivation and suggested them the use of quality organic seeds/planting material for better performance. He added that by growing the organic fruits and vegetables farmers can generate more income and employment. He also highlighted the use of organic fodder and good quality organic feed for the organic animal husbandry. KVK, Reasi scientists interacted with them farmers during the interactive session on organic farming and replied various quarries raised by the farmers. The programme was concluded by Dr. Banarsi Lal, Scientist & Head of KVK, Reasi with the formal vote of thanks. |
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