Field Day organised for farmers at DARS SKUAST-K

Srinagar, Sep 23: A farmers’ Field Day focused on ‘Improved Technologies for Higher Pulse and Maize Production and Quality Seed production for Sustainable Crop Production’ was organised by SKUAST-K at Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DARS), Rangreth.

On the occasion, Dr M Ashraf Bhat, Associate Director Research, briefed the participants (farmers of three Zones and Agri. Officials of district Budgam) about the latest technologies and practices for enhancing pulse and maize productivity in the region.

He impressed upon farmers to use SKUAST-K released varieties in cereal, pulse and forage crops to combat harmful effects of changing climatic scenario.

In his address, Dr Bhat highlighted outreach activities and achievements of HADP Project No. 1 for strengthening Seed System in the region.