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Spurious fertilisers, pesticides crippling Kashmir’s apple industry: MLA Parra

Seeks immediate govt intervention to ‘protect’ agriculture, horticulture sectors

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Last updated: October 18, 2024 1:15 am
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Srinagar, Oct 17: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) youth president and MLA Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Thursday expressed serious concerns over the rampant sale of spurious fertilizers and pesticides in Kashmir valley, saying these harmful products are devastating the region’s agriculture and horticulture sectors.
He accused the government of permitting hundreds of companies to supply these substandard chemicals without adhering to proper regulatory procedures, thereby exposing local farmers to significant risks.
In a statement issued here, Parra called for urgent intervention to address the crisis in Kashmir’s agriculture and horticulture sectors. He warned that unchecked corruption and the proliferation of spurious fertilisers and pesticides are threatening the livelihoods of farmers who rely solely on agricultural lands, with little government support.
The MLA Pulwama accused the Director Agriculture of enabling the unchecked growth of a “fertiliser mafia” that is devastating the sector.
“Corruption and negligence are destroying the backbone of our economy. The government’s inaction is allowing this mafia to thrive at the expense of our farmers,” he said.
The PDP leader urged the government to immediately appoint an honest and competent official to tackle this rampant corruption, investigate the fake companies and ensure that all agricultural inputs follow proper testing procedures at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKAUST).
“Over the past five years, more than 300 companies have flooded the market with unregulated products, bypassing crucial safeguards. This has led to significant crop losses, soil degradation, and declining quality in essential sectors such as apples, saffron, and rice,” Waheed said. “The unchecked sale of spurious fertilisers and pesticides is crippling our agriculture and horticulture. The number of companies willing to sell fake pesticides, insecticides, and agrochemicals is increasing daily, endangering the future of our farming community,.”
Parra called on the Chief Minister and Lieutenant Governor to take immediate steps by appointing a nodal officer to enforce strict regulations, oversee a thorough investigation into these fake companies, and implement a comprehensive crackdown on the “illegal trade”.
He further criticised the Department of Agriculture’s failure to act decisively despite the ongoing crisis. Para alleged that the repeated extensions given to the Director indicate a deeper issue within the regulatory framework, which requires a complete overhaul. He also called for compensatory support to farmers who have suffered due to the use of substandard chemicals.

 

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