Training Prog on production practices of important temperate fruit crops concludes at SKAUST K G’bl

Ganderbal, Sept 11: Krishi Vigyan Kendra G’bl (SKUAST-K) concluded the training programme on production practices of important temperate fruit crops for Tribal Farmers of district Ganderbal in collaboration with Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar at KVK Ganderbal, Shuhama Campus of SKUAST-K.
Prof Dil Mohammad Makhdomi (Director Extension- SKUAST-K). Chief scientist and Head KVK Ganderbal, Dr Ishfaq Abidi presented an overview of the programme and apprised the participants about the latest technologies available in the horticulture sector. He stressed upon the farmers to
transform as entrepreneurs in the field of horticulture.
Nodal officer TSP (ICAR) Dr. Sajad-u-Nabi extensively discussed the opportunities in production potential of temperate fruit crops and assured the tribal farmers about technological support through quality inputs, planting material and management practices. The scientists of KVK Ganderbal, Dr. Rafiya, Dr. Suja, Dr. Farooq, Dr. Shaheen and Scientists Dr. Muneeb & Dr. Sachin (CTO) of CITH-ICAR interacted with the participants regarding their production issues. A total of 55 tribal farmers participated in the said programme. Deliberation and feedback about training was summarized.