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KVK Reasi promotes Silworm Rearing 4/24/2025 10:07:28 PM Early Times Report REASI, Apr 24: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) and Department of Sericulture, Reasi are promoting the silkworm rearing in Reasi distt. of J&K. KVK Reasi is working under the dynamic stewardship of Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension Prof. Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J. According to Dr. Banarsi Lal, Chief Scientist & Head KVK Reasi, Reasi distt. has an immense potential in sericulture and farmers need to adopt the latest techniques in sericulture so as to get maximum production. He said that there are immense entrepreneurial opportunities in sericulture and farmers can increase their cocoon production by adopting the latest techniques in sericulture. He added that farmers should avail the benefits of schemes to enhance their farm income and improve the socio-economic status. He said that KVK is guiding farmers on the scientific cocoon production and mulberry plants cultivation. He said that silkworm rearing is a profitable enterprise and stressed on the modern techniques in sericulture. He stressed on the nutrition management in mulberry crop and improved varieties of mulberry for the commercial cultivation of silkworms. He also emphasised on the timely disease management in cocoon production for maximum returns. He suggested farmers on the hygienic management in silkworms farming. He emphasised on the horizontal expansion of cocoon rearing and discussed on the commercial rearing of silkworms so as to enhance income among the farmers of hilly areas.He also stressed on the efficient marketing management practices for cocoon sale. By observing the results of successful silkworms' rearers many new farmers are showing keen interest towards this remunerative venture.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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