DC Kulgam for modern farming approaches for profitability

Kulgam, March 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Saturday emphasized the importance of quality seeds and other inputs for profitable crop production. He impressed upon the members of Women Food Security Groups (WFSGs) to adopt modern scientific approaches to ensure sustainability and profitability in the farming sector.
The DC distributed hybrid vegetable seed kits among WFSGs of district Kulgam in convergence with JKNRLM. The camp was organized by Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department Kulgam at Rest house Chawalgam under Submission on Agriculture Extension (SAME), here.
In his address, ADDC Showkat Ahmad, who also attended the program, stressed on the marketing of surplus produce by the adoption of e-marketing. Chief Agriculture Officer Kulgam, Sartaj Ahmad Shah said that Kashmir valley is blessed with a diverse agro climate and distinct seasons making it a special place to grow a wide range of vegetables including both local and exotic crops which are high in demand and have export potential both at national and international market besides generation of a large number of employment opportunities. He assured the members regarding every technical support by the department in attaining food security, and sustainability and improving their livelihood.
On the occasion, Shabeer Ahmad Mir (District Resource Person HADP) highlighted the role of women in addressing the issue of food and nutritional security at the domestic or household level. He said vegetable production will prove as a boon in achieving food security through the setting up vegetable gardens besides promoting other off-farm activities. He discussed low-cost technology methods to attain sustainability in food production and environmental resources.
Dr. Nisar Ahmad Dar, Technical Officer, advised participants to follow the guidelines and advisories issued by the department for the betterment of the farming community.