Srinagar, Jan 23: A divisional level orientation cum training programme on ‘alternate agriculture system’ was conducted at SKUAST-Kashmir, here on Monday.
In his inaugural address, Director Research, SKUAST-Kashmir, Prof. Sarfaraz Ahmad Wani expressed his view over the unprecedented use of chemicals particularly in the form of insecticides and pesticides for agriculture production.
However, he said, J&K is one of the UT’s in India where many areas still grown under organic system. “But we have not been able to certify such areas as organic hotspots for higher returns. In present world, people are aware about the nutritional importance of the food that is why there is a great demand for organic products,” he said, adding “keeping in view this scenario this project was conceived & formulated.”
Speaking on the occasion, Joint Director Agriculture Extension stressed upon implementing the programme in letter in spirit for the development of organic production in UT of J&K.
Prof. Parmeet Singh, Deputy Director (I&P), Directorate of Extension delivered his presentation on alternate agriculture system which aims at the non-conventional methods to seek sustainable performances, while optimizing all agro- ecosystem resources. There is lot of scope in 30000 ha organic area in J&K, he said.
Besides others, the programme was attended by Nodal Officer Divisional Level Orientation Trainings Prof. Nasir Ahmad Dar, Associate Director Research, SKUAST-Kashmir, Dr. Irfan A. Bisati, Associate Prof. (Associated Scientist) Directorate of Extension, SKUAST-K, Officers of Department of Agriculture & Scientists of KVK’s.
