Workshop held on promotion of sustainable backyard poultry farming uder IFS

Srinagar, Aug 01: In an  endeavour to  bolster  Integrated Farming System  to ensure livelihood and economic  security of small and marginal farmers, Krishi Vigyan Kendra  Srinagar organised  day long  workshop for promotion of  sustainable  Backyard Poultry Farming today at kvk campus  aimed at enhancing livelihood opportunities and nutritional security for rural households. As per a statement issued here, the event was presided by Prof. R. H. Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, as the Chief Guest and graced by Prof Simnani as guest of honour along with team of kendra scientists and officials from deptt of AnimalHusbandry and poultry Development besides the resource person on the subject. Prof Raihana in her valedictory remarks underscored the need to revive the tradition old  IFS  to ensure the livelihood & economic security of small and marginal farmers through adoption of backyard poultry ,Duckery beekeeping  Mushroom farming as  commercial enterprise. Head KVK Srinagar, Prof. S. A. Simnani while welcoming the chief guest provided an insight into outreach activities of the kendra in providing doorstep delivery of Agricultural technological intervention.