Srinagar, Jul 12: KVK Srinagar organised a three-day ESDP on “Scientific Management of Broiler and Backyard Poultry Farming” at its campus here. The programme aimed to equip rural youth with the necessary skills for sustainable poultry farming. The opening session began with a presentation on the overall scenario of poultry farming in J&K and futuristic strategies to make the sector a commercially viable and employment-generating enterprise. Head of KVK, Dr S. A. Simnani, urged the trainees to take up poultry farming as it is a self-sustaining enterprise requiring minimal investment. During the interactive sessions with the trainees, Dr Simnani stressed the importance of integrating poultry with other agricultural practices to optimise feed efficiency and waste management practices. He emphasised the reduced use of antibiotics through the adoption of biosecurity measures. Dr Ishtiyak A. Mir, Scientist (Animal Science), delivered a comprehensive presentation on scientific management, covering breed selection, nutrition, health management, and biosecurity measures. He also provided hands-on training on feed preparation methodologies as well as the management of poultry manure at Kendra’s Poultry/Duckery demonstration unit. The training was attended by 24 rural youth and farmers, who gained valuable insights and hands-on experience in poultry farming practices. Food technologist, Dr Aasima Rafiq, deliberated on low-cost processing techniques of poultry meat.
