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Hello Jammu News at 2:41:00 PM 0

Jorhat (Assam), Sep 15: A pulse revolution is taking place in the country with a quantum leap in its production since 2009-10 to reach 25.23 million tonnes in 2017-18, a MULLaRP project coordinator has claimed.

The production of pulses had remained stagnant at around 14 MT for two decades continuously, Dr Sanjeev Gupta, Project Coordinator of All India Coordinated Research Project on MULLaRP (Rabi Crops) said here on Friday.

He was speaking at the inaugural day function of the Annual Group Meet at the Assam Agricultural University (AAU).

Lentil, lathyrus, rajmah, peas and some other minor pulses are secondary winter legumes which together contribute 14 per cent of the total pulses production, he said.

There is ample scope for bringing additional area under these pulses in newer niches areas such as rice fallows, tal (lake) areas, hill agriculture and in intercropping for remunerating cropping system, Gupta said.

An estimated additional 3.0 million hectare can be brought under such pulses cultivation across the country.

The improvement work on these crops was initiated in the country at the beginning of the 20th century particularly with the establishment of the Imperial Agricultural Research Institute at Pusa in Bihar in 1910, he said. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 4:54:00 PM 0

New Delhi, Aug 27: Floods in Kerala have damaged paddy, banana, spices and other crops in 45,000 hectare of farmland, Agriculture Secretary Shobhana K Pattanayak said today.

The state government has been asked to submit a detailed proposal seeking central funds to provide relief to the growers, he said.

"The state has estimated damage to 45,000 hectare of farm fields. We have also got the same report. More than crops, the damage to houses and other infrastructure is more in Kerala," Pattanayak told.

Paddy has been affected in 20,000 hectare and even banana plantations has been hit badly. Spices like cardamom have been affected in 2,000 hectare or so, he said.

As per the official data, area sown to paddy crop in Kerala stood at 57,000 hectare till last week in the current season, lower than 62,000 hectare in the year-ago period.

The sowing of paddy, the main kharif crop, begins with the onset of southwest monsoon from July and harvesting is done from October onwards. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 8:57:00 PM 0

Interacts with farmers after review meeting of field functionaries
JAMMU, AUGUST 11:  Director Agriculture Jammu Hari Krishan Razdan, accompanied by Joint Director of Agriculture (Extension) Jammu R. L. Bhagat visited the farmers’ fields at Talwara, Marhi, Baggha, Painthal, Katra and Nomian to monitor the progress of various Farmers’ welfare schemes and interacted with farmers to get the firsthand information regarding requirements and problems of the farmers.
During the review meeting of the officers and field functionaries of Reasi District, Director Agriculture impressed upon the staff to make all out efforts to introduce different technological interventions and adoption of Improved Agricultural Practices for the cultivation of various crops.
He directed the field functionaries to reach out to the farmers’ field to make them fully aware for various farmers’ welfare schemes like Soil Health Card Scheme (SCHS), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFSBY), Kissan Credit Card Scheme (KCCS), National Mission on Agriculture Extension & Technology (NMAET-ATMA), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) etc.
He asked them to keep them updated with the latest guidelines and norms of various programmes. Director also stressed on the staff to work for the exploitation of potential for the cultivation pulses and asked them to work for removing the constraints in pulse cultivation. He directed the staff to maintain the punctuality as per Aadhar Based Attendance System and to submit the weekly tour notes and work done reports to the higher ups.
Interacting with the farmers at various places Director Agriculture stressed on for diversification their farming through vegetable cultivation, apiculture, mushroom growing and to re-orient their cropping scheme to produce cash crops and local specialties as per demand of the market. He asked the farmers to go for the cultivation of pulses with the use of latest technological interventions to increase the production and raise their economic condition. He advised the farmers to make Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to avail the benefits of Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) and Crop Insurance Scheme.
The meeting was attended O. S. Choudhary, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Agriculture Officer (Extension) Dharmari Arvind Baru, SMS (DL) Ravinder Gupta, ASCO Ashok Kohli, DPD (ATMA) S. L. Thussu, SDAO Reasi Rajesh Verma, Rakesh Sharma SMS (SDL), Anil Koul SDAO Dharmari, Alok Pandotra, SMS (SDL), Deepak Singh SMS (SDL), Neeraj Rajwal SMS (SDL), SCAs, AEOs, JAEOs and AEAs of the area.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:02:00 PM 0


'Decision widely hailed by saffron growers'
SRINAGAR, JUNE 28:  Director Agriculture Kashmir Syed Altaf Aijaz Andrabi, today said that Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers welfare, (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers welfare) Horticulture Division has accepted the proposal of State Government and has decided to give extension of 2 years to “National Mission on Saffron” to undertake the pending works under MIDH (Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture).
The decision has been widely hailed by the Saffron growers. Director Agriculture said that the mission was not fully completed within the stipulated time, and some components of the mission like installing of sprinkle irrigation system in the saffron fields, were under progress. He said that the extension to the saffron mission will give boost to the saffron industry.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:59:00 PM 0


SRINAGAR, JUNE 6: Pitching for making agriculture more sustainable and progressive enterprise, Minister for Agriculture Muhammad Khalil Bandh today directed the officers to develop strategies for market-driven agriculture.
He made these remarks during a high-level meeting of Officials of Agriculture and allied departments here.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Agriculture Production Department Mehrajudin Khan, Director Agriculture Kashmir Syed Altaf Ajaz Andrabi, Managing Director Agro Industries Rakesh Khajuria Director Command area Kashmir Sanaullah Mir, Director Command Jammu Jatinder Singh, Joint Director State Land Use Board Bulesh Zutshi.
Saying that Agro Industries department should strengthen marketing of its products, the Minister asked the officials to expedite the process of modernizing cold storage facility with a capacity of 4000 metric tonnes with an estimated cost of Rs 17 crore at New Delhi.
He also asked for strengthening Seed Test labs/ Quality control labs and soil testing labs at all the places.
To promote apiculture in the state, the Minister also directed for setting up centres for processing honey, beekeeping in all district of the state which will be funded by World Bank.  He said these centres will also provide beneficiaries access to infrastructure, training, collection, processing and marketing network.
 While emphasizing on the need to project Kashmir as a fresh brand across India, the Minister asked the officials to buy Refrigerator trucks for carrying produce from State to different markets of the country for better returns to the farmers.
Highlighting the potential of the Vegetable based economy in the state, Bandh asked officials to start working for ‘Operation Green’ in the state for the increase in the production of tomato, onion and potatoes.
Director Agro Industries informed the Minister that department is mulling to set up three petrol pumps in Khunmoh, Lal Mandi, Bijbhera.  The agriculture machinery will also be sold there.
Taking the review of demonstration centres of agriculture department particularly at Padgampura in Kashmir and Chinor in Jammu, the Minister asked the department to come out with a detailed report of last ten years of the produce of these departmental farms.
He also took stock of various measures being taken to rejuvenate the saffron cultivation through Nation Saffron Mission and directed for early setting up sprinkle system and digging of bore wells. He also issued strict instructions to the field functionaries of the agriculture department for safeguarding the Saffron Land.

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Hello Jammu News at 6:36:00 PM 0

‘Time to transform vital sector of JK’
SRINAGAR, MAY 28: Saying that it is time to transform Sericulture sector into a viable, profitable and sustainable enterprise, Minister for Agriculture Muhammad Khalil Bandh today directed concerned officials to start 17 seed houses to boost silkworm production in Kashmir.
The Minister made these remarks during a visit of Sericulture complex at Tulsibagh and Alochibagh.
He was accompanied by Commissioner Secretary Agriculture production Mehrajudin Khan, Director General Tariq Ali Mir and other officials.
The Minister stressed on the officers to work for achieving the target of cocoon production and raw silk production with value addition coupled with employment generation.
During the tour, Minister visited departmental Nurseries and was informed about the production capacity of saplings per year and present annual sapling production.
Minister while getting feedback about the total available mulberry wealth in the State, asked the officials to safeguard the sericulture assets across the state.
Regarding the seed sector, he was informed that there are 6 Grainages, 9 basic Seed stations and their infrastructural status.  
Stressing on the employment generation potential of sericulture sector, the Bandh said that commercial silkworm rearing has to be increased.
He asked for increasing commercial silkworm rearing, rearers, sericulture villages for increasing income generation from the sale of cocoons.
During his maiden visit to the site, Bandh asked for cooperation from all employees for revitalizing the department.
The Minister also visited community rearing centre and interacted with the group members.
The members informed the Minister about the help provided by the sericulture department and the income it generates for them.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:48:00 PM 0


6th SKUAST-J Convocation held
JAMMU, MAY 19: The 6th Convocation of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) was held  at Baba Jitto Auditorium of the University today at which Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest. Governor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the University, presided over the function and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti spoke on the occasion.
Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi delivered the Convocation Address.
During the Convocation, Prime Minister presented 6 Gold Medals; Chancellor awarded 55 Ph.D. degrees in Agriculture, Basic Sciences & Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry,  85 Master’s degrees in Agriculture, Biotechnology and Agri Business Management, 77 Master’s degrees in Veterinary Science, 12 Master’s degrees in Basic Sciences, 124 Bachelor degrees in Agriculture and Biotechnology, 91 Bachelor degrees in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, Pro Chancellor, presented 100 Certificates of Merit.
Governor wished a very bright future ahead to all alumni who received degrees, medals and awards at today’s Convocation. He advised that in whatever arena they decided to work in the coming time they must conduct themselves as disciplined professionals.  He urged them to never compromise their integrity and adhere strictly to ethical and moral values.
Governor expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister for having graciously accepted his request and spared time to address the 6th Convocation of the University.
Appreciating the achievements of the University, Governor observed that the University had come a long way over the years and there has been progress on several fronts.  He said that this was the first Convocation which was being held in the University, in the beautiful Baba Jitto Auditorium, which was completed a few months ago. He added that there were a total of 657 students in 2008 and today they have about double this number of whom, significantly, nearly one-third are Post-Graduate and Ph.D. scholars. Expressing satisfaction, he noted that the University has begun to assume the contours of an institution of higher education and hoped that the Vice Chancellor would take all possible steps to ensure its further growth.
Governor noted with satisfaction that after securing accreditation by the ICAR Accreditation Board, this University has attained the 15th position among 73 State Agricultural and Veterinary Universities across the country and this year, it achieved the distinction of its scholars securing the second largest number of Post-Graduate ICAR Scholarships for higher studies in Veterinary and Fishery Sciences.
Highlighting the agricultural scenario of the State, Governor observed that nearly two-third of the population of this State is directly or indirectly dependent for its livelihood on agriculture and its allied sectors. However, the average size of our farm holdings is only .66 ha, which is about 1/3rd the national average size. He added that in Jammu region, which this University seeks to serve, 65% of the area is rain-fed, 85% of the farmers are in the small and marginal category and irrigation has been stagnant for the past many years. Besides, the land resources are facing decline.
Governor advised that while tackling our internal challenges, we also need to devote urgent attention for dealing with the speedily advancing phenomenon of global warming and climate change which is already beginning to affect the  food, fruit, vegetable and animal production. He said that time has come for Agriculture Universities in all the hill States to collaborate and undertake joint research efforts in identified areas for timely developing new seeds and plants which will be compatible with the rapidly changing climatic patterns. He further added that at the national level, it would be immensely beneficial if the Union Ministry of Agriculture, ICAR and other related scientific institutions, considered taking very early initiatives to review the content and revamp the pace of the existing pan-India agriculture research and extension methodologies. He observed that the curricula of agriculture education in the Farm Universities cannot any longer remain static and Vice Chancellors and their Faculties need to evolve dynamic approaches for matching the learning and teaching patterns with the challenges which face the agriculture production arena.
Governor noted that J&K imports milk, meat, and poultry products which cost over Rs. 2000 crore per annum. He said that it would enormously boost the economy of J&K if the State Agriculture Department, in close concert with State Farm Universities, launches well-planned initiatives to upgrade and modernize the entire livestock sector in the State. He observed that we should aim at reducing imports to nil and emerge as a net exporting State in the agriculture and livestock sectors.
Governor observed that while the challenge before the country is to continuously increase its food production for feeding a population of 1.3 billion, which is still growing at a steady pace, in J&K we have to meet the challenge of neutralizing the annual foodgrains shortfall of about 5 to 6 lac metric tons and work towards becoming a food-grain exporting State. He advised that for increasing productivity, we shall need to achieve high-efficiency levels in the utilization of our land and water resources; altogether prohibiting conversion of productive arable lands for varied non-agricultural purposes and taking time-bound steps to check the degradation of our land and water resources.
 Governor complimented the Vice-Chancellor and all his colleagues, the staff and the students for the good work which is being done in this campus and concluded by once again thanking the Prime Minister for his gracious presence in the campus.       
Earlier, Dr. P.K. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-J, presented the Vice Chancellor’s Report and highlighted the achievements of the University and its future plans of action. He thanked the Governor for taking keen interest in the growth and development of the University.
The proceedings of the Convocation commenced with Dr. Dileep Kachroo, Registrar, of the University, seeking permission of the Chancellor and declaring the Convocation Open.
Present on the occasion were Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in PMO; Sh. Kavinder Gupta, Deputy Chief Minister; Sh. Mohammad Khalil Band, Minister for Agriculture Production; Legislators; Vice Chancellors of various State Universities; members of the Faculty; students; parents of the students and many distinguished guests.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:25:00 PM 0

KATHUA, MAY 11: Director Agriculture Jammu H. K. Razdan inspected various sale outlets and distribution centres of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides in district Samba and Kathua today. 
He was accompanied by the Enforcement Team that lifted random samples from the dealers at Samba, Ghagwal, Dayalachak, Rajbagh and Kathua for quality checks. 
During inspection, Director Agriculture directed the dealers to display valid licenses and sale rates prominently as required under Seeds Act 1966, Insecticide Act 1968 and Fertilizer Control Order 1985. He also directed them to maintain proper record of stock/sale of all inputs so that the availability of quality inputs to the farmer at reasonable prices is ensured. He inspected the working of POS devices which are providing online information for availability of stocks and sale of the fertilizers to the farmers.
During a meeting of the Enforcement Staff at Lakhanpur, he directed the concerned to ensure supply of seeds, pesticides and farm machinery which conforms the quality parameters as per norms and to draw the samples of these inputs randomly at all levels of supply chain for quality checks and ensure that no expired lots of seeds/pesticides are sold to the farmers.
He also gave instructions to ensure sampling of all the inputs including technical grade materials, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and organic manures to prevent and check the entry of any spurious materials.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Director Law Enforcement, S Baljeet Singh, Agriculture Information Officer, J. C. Raina, Enforcement Inspectors, Surinder Mishra, Vijay Abrol, Sandeep Pathania and other officials of the Department.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:30:00 PM 0

Various deputations call on Minister, apprise him of their problems
SRINAGAR, MAY 03: Minister for Agriculture Production, Mohammad Khalil Band Thursday called for introducing the latest technology in all productive sectors like agriculture and sericulture with an aim to improve the socio-economic conditions of the farming community.
He said farming is the key source to ensure the economic growth of the State in general and farming community in particular.
This was stated by the Minister today while interacting with the deputation of Agriculture Employees Association by its State President Sajad Khawaja who called on him here.
The deputation projected various demands including conducting of DPC of non-gazetted cadre, removal of pay anomalies, imparting of basic agriculture training course and other related issues.
Other deputations including Centaur Lake View Hotel Employees Association led by Mohammad Shafi Dar also met the Minister and apprised him of their demands.
The Minister gave them a patient hearing and assured them that their genuine demands will be looked into. He also assured the Centaur Lake View Hotel Employees Association that the issues raised by them with regard to the problems being faced by the employees and other issues related to the hotel will be taken up with the concerned on priority.
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Hello Jammu News at 5:30:00 PM 0


          PULWAMA, MARCH 3: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar today convened a meeting to review the progress of agricultural sector in the district.
          Joint Director Planning, Chief Agriculture Officer Pulwama, Tehsildar Pampore, officials from MED department, Agriculture Extension Officers Pulwama, were also present in the meeting.
          The Chief Agriculture Officer Pulwama informed the meeting that about 29430-hectare area have been brought under Kharif crop and 27705 hectares have been brought under Rabi cultivation.
          It was also given out that under various centrally sponsored schemes farmers have been equipped with modern agricultural equipment like mini tractors, power tillers, brush cutters, irrigation pump sets, deep bore well, water harvesting structures shallow wells, motorised vending cart, godowns and vermin composite units to enhance the agricultural productivity.
           The meeting was also informed that a total of 14 Self Help Groups have been mobilized under various activities like beekeeping, vegetable nursery, vegetable cultivation and vegetable seed production in the district.
          It was further revealed that the total saffron land in the district is 3200 hectare and till date, 1847 hectares have been rejuvenated and Rs 80.43 crores were incurred on it, so far. It was given out that 385 weeders,   525 vermicompost units and 79 Hot Air Dryers have been distributed till date in the district during the period. While reviewing the Mission’s progress, the DDC was informed that out of total 109 targeted tube wells, 73 tube wells are with complete wrenching and 12 wells are operational with sprinkler system.
          The DDC directed the concerned officials to complete the remaining wells up to 31st March 2018. While highlighting the importance National Mission on Saffron, DDC said that Saffron Mission was aimed at economic revival of the saffron sector in the State.
          He directed the executing agencies, Mechanical Engineering Department to speed up work on all ongoing Sprinkler Irrigation Bore Wells carried out under the Mission. He also asked the concerned executing agencies to complete construction work on all allotted Sprinkler Irrigation Bore Wells by 31st March 2018 so that its benefit reaches to the intended target.
          The DDC impressed upon the officers that agriculture sector plays an important role in the State and further this sector contributes immensely to strengthen the financial condition of the district, poverty alleviation and employment generation.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:09:00 PM 0
Coalition committed to mitigate problems of people
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 15: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today said that Kisan Mela would be organized in every district of the state from coming December to provide awareness to people about new technology introduced in agriculture sector.
Addressing a meeting at Gandhi Nagar here today, Hanjura said these Kisan Mela would help the farmers about the new technology in agriculture sector.
He said that aim of these Kisan Mela is to help farmers to adopt new technology in their agriculture fields. Hanjura said that new technology would help the farmers to increase their income.
The Agriculture minister said that Jammu region has lot of potential in Mushroom and apiculture sectors. He said that the farmers of the region would also be informed about the scope of these sectors in these Kisan mela.
The Minister also said that state government is committed to help the farmer community about the new schemes of agriculture. He said that government has already announced number of schemes in agriculture sector and these schemes will help the farmers to increase their monthly income.
The Minister also said that agriculture department has set up a target to double the farmer’s income by 2022 and to achieve this target both the central and state government had announced various schemes to achieve the target.
Hanjura said that coalition government is committed to mitigate the problems of the people.
On the occasion, people from various areas raised their demands and grievances and the minister assured them that their genuine demands would be addressed on priority bases.  
Farmers of different areas including Jammu, Samba, Udhampur, Reasi and other areas highlighted the problems.
The problems highlighted include irrigation facilities to the tail end areas of Ranbir Canal in Marh and R. S. Pura Sub -Divisions, provision of subsidies for agriculture machinery, marketing facilities for basmati rice, creation of vegetable marketing hub at chenani, awareness of various farmers welfare schemes, representation of all the farmers for tours and trainings outside and within state, Post harvest technology and processing facilities at various agriculture production areas, opening up of more mandis for procurement of paddy.
Vijay Dogra, vice chairperson JK women’s development corporation,  Ex-Minister Choudhary Gharu Ram and others were present on the occasion.
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Hello Jammu News at 12:58:00 PM 0

Manila, Nov 14: Continuing with his high-level bilateral engagements here on the the sidelines of ASEAN Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his Japanese counterpart and a "valued friend" Shinzo Abe. 
Mr Modi also met Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam. The Prime Minister discussed bilateral issues and also matters related to trade, investment and for enhanced cooperation in renewable energy and people to people contacts. "Meeting a valued friend and a trusted partner. PM @narendramodi and PM @AbeShinzo held a wide ranging and engaging discussion on intensifying Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries," MEA spokesman Raveesh Kumar tweeted posting a photograph of Mr Modi and Mr Shinzo Abe shaking hands. In another tweet, Mr Kumar said, "PM @narendramodi met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam. Both leaders had fruitful discussions on expanding bilateral partnership, especially in trade and investment, renewable energy, culture and people to people contacts". In two other important engagements, Mr Modi met his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc. "Strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership. Prime Minister @narendramodi and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Vietnam shared common goal to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries," the MEA spokesman said in his missive in the micro blogging site. For Mr Modi's meeting with Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull, the MEA tweet said: "A strategic partnership defined by close co-operation and multifaceted interaction. Prime Minister @narendramodi and Prime Minister @TurnbullMalcolm meet in Manila, discuss close cooperation to optimize significant potential for further cooperation across a broad range of areas. Besides meeting US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Modi on Monday also held talks with the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. "Had a productive meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte. We had extensive discussions on enhancing India-Philippines bilateral cooperation, especially in trade, business and culture," Mr Modi said in his tweet. India and the Philippines on Monday also inked pacts for enhanced cooperation in multiple sectors including in defence industry, MSMEs and agriculture. UNI
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Hello Jammu News at 7:19:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 06: Director Agriculture Kashmir Altaf Aijaz Andrabi today held a meeting to review the progress of implementation of different State and centrally sponsored schemes and projects in all the districts of Kashmir division.
During the meeting, the Director was apprised with various activities carried out by the department at ground level. The meeting was informed that technical assistance is provided to the farmers by field functionaries for the sustainable development of agriculture and allied wings. The concerned officers informed the chair that the funds so-far released have been allocated judiciously and almost 100 percent expenditure of funds on the implementation of different schemes has been achieved.
The progress on the migration of bee colonies from Valley was also discussed during the meeting. The Director impressed upon the concerned that every technical support and guidance should be made available to the beekeepers and the farmers and the proceedings should be closely monitored.
The meeting also discussed the steps taken for the introduction and implementation of e-Governance and efforts for water harvesting amid the changing climatic conditions in the valley.
Speaking on the occasion the Director Agriculture Kashmir highlighted the importance to stand by the guidelines and quality of work during the execution and implementation of different schemes and projects. He asked the officers to come up with  innovative ideas and steps that after proper discussions and debates would be incorporated in the proposals for making the new plans for the betterment of the farming community.
The Director Agriculture called upon the concerned officers to adopt cluster villages as model villages for organic vegetable production so that vegetable farmers can fetch more prices for their produce. He asked the participating officers that the achievements made under different schemes should be showcased properly so that it can create an impact in the comprehensive development of agriculture sector.
He  also impressed for coordinated efforts and assured all the cooperation and assistance for the development of socio-economic status of the farming community.

Director Rakhs and Farms, Joint Director Agriculture Inputs/ Extension, Project Coordinator Mushrooms and all chief Agriculture officers of Kashmir Division were present at the meeting.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:02:00 PM 0

UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 24:- District Development Commissioner, Ravinder Kumar, today convened a meeting with the officers of Agriculture and Horticulture Department to review the physical and financial achievements made under various centrally sponsored schemes being implemented in the district.
During the meeting, the Chief Agriculture Officer and Chief Horticulture Officer gave a detailed Power Point Presentation on CSS schemes of agriculture and horticulture sector viz RKVY, ATMA, MIDH, SMAM, PMKSY, PMFBY, NMSA, SVP, NFSM, NMOOP,  and PMDP, ATMA, MIDH, PMKSY etc respectively.
While speaking on the occasion, DDC laid stress on enhancing the production of mushroom, honey, saffron by encouraging the farming community for cultivation of these crops. He directed CAO to increase the KCC coverage in the district besides ensuring issuance of soil health cards, promotion of organic farming, rain water harvesting, reduction in use of pesticides, insecticides, joint awareness camps and enhancement in enrolment of farmers under PMFBY.
He stressed for use of HYV seeds to enhance production of different crops in the district. He also laid emphasis on development of model villages for their specific cultivation viz honey, mushroom, apple, walnut, saffron village  and desired that production and productivity be improved in fruit crops besides up-gradation of nursery in private sector and vermi compost units and establishment of new gardens, creation of water sources, horticulture mechanization, protected cultivation etc.

Among others, Chief Planning Officer, Ashok Khajuria, Chief Horticulture Officer  Brij Vallabh  Gupta, Chief Agriculture Officer, Naresh Dubey, AD Planning Darshan Kumar besides other officers and staff  members of concerned department were present in the meeting.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:59:00 PM 0

KATHUA, OCTOBER 06: A team of Law Enforcement, Department of Agriculture today inspected various distribution centres of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides across the District. 
The team headed by Assistant. Director Law enforcement, S Baljeet Singh along with Law Enforcement Inspector Kathua Manohar Lal and other officers and officials lifted samples from the dealers for quality check with a view to provide quality inputs to the farmers at reasonable prices and to create a sense of quality consciousness among the dealers. During the inspection, Baljeet Singh directed all the dealers to display a valid license, maintain stock and sale registers, display fertilizer sale rates as required under Seeds Act 1966, Insecticide Act 1968 and Fertilizer Control Order 1985. He also directed them to maintain proper record and sale of quality inputs.

  He stressed upon the Fertilizer dealers for issuance of bills, as per POS devices provided to them by Govt. of India Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizsers, to the farmers. He warned them that any deviation of norms will be viewed seriously and action as warranted under rules shall be initiated against the defaulters.
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