Jammu, Dec 25: Department of Floriculture, Parks and Gardens Jammu organized a day long district level event on commercial Floriculture at Krishi Vigyaan Kendra SKUAST Jammu where farmers were trained on scientific floriculture practices.
A statement issued here said that the event was held under the guidance of Director General Department of Floriculture, Parks and Gardens Jammu, S. Jatinder Singh, while Director Extension Dr. Amrish Vaid was the chief Guest.
“The event saw the participation of 200 local farmers, who were educated on scientific Floriculture Practices aimed at enhancing income. The program emphasized the cultivation of flowers, given their high demand in local spots. Farmers were encouraged to adopt advanced technologies and consider protected cultivation methods to achieve higher yields throughout the year,” the statement said, adding that the Chief Guest provided detailed insights into scientific Floriculture and highlighted its benefits. The events also featured demonstrations on Nursery raising techniques in Marigold and Discussions on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) for the Crop.
It said that the event underscored the importance of Floriculture in the region and aimed to equip farmers with the necessary skills and Knowledge to venture into this profitable agricultural sector. The Department of Floriculture, in collaboration with SKUAST Jammu, continues to support and promote such initiatives to boost the agricultural economy of the area.
Dr. Puneet Choudhary, Chief Scientist and Head of KVK Jammu, Dr. Ravneet Kour, Chief Scientist and Head Horticulture KVK Jammu, Dr. Davinder Sharma, Professor Entomology, Dr. Arvinder Singh Professor Floriculture, Dr. Sheetal Dogra Professor Floriculture, Dr. Munish Sharma Scientist Pathology, Sunil Singh Floriculture Officer Jammu, Vikrant Kumar Floriculture Officer Udhampur Jammu were present on the occasion.
