Farmers' interactive workshop held at CSIR IIIM

Jammu, Jan 20: A seed distribution programme and interactive workshop on the production and crop management of marigold and other commercial floricultural crops was organised under CSIR Floriculture Mission at CSIR - Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu.

A statement said that 150 farmers from various zones of Jammu participated in the day-long programme and were imparted technical skills and training on scientific crop production and management of marigold and another commercial floricultural crops. The farmers were later provided with quality seed material of high-yielding marigold varieties.

The chief guest at the event Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR IIIM Jammu while addressing the farmers, scientists of CSIR IIIM, SKUAST Jammu and officers of Agriculture Deptt Jammu said that the significant work being done under the Mission has given fillip to the commercial floriculture sector in the UT which has led to the increased income generation of farmers and also amplified the opportunities in commercial floriculture for creation of startups and agri-based entrepreneurs.

He assured the participating farmers and others present of every assistance under Mission and also commended the efforts of the Mission team and the coordinating departments for an impactful outreach for farmer empowerment.