BANDIPORA, OCTOBER 17: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir), organised a Technology Demonstration on Brown Sarson at Kootasatrie, a NICRA village, to promote improved agricultural practices and strengthen climate-resilient farming among local farmers.
The programme, as per an official statement, aimed to sensitise farmers, particularly women farmers, about improved brown sarson production practices and the importance of adopting suitable agricultural technologies to enhance crop productivity and farm income. During the programme, quality brown sarson seed was distributed among farmers to encourage the adoption of improved varieties and strengthen local oilseed cultivation.
Head, KVK Bandipora-1, Dr. Tariq Sultan highlighted the importance of technology demonstrations, improved crop management practices and the adoption of climate-resilient agricultural technologies under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) initiative.
On the occasion, Scientists from KVK Bandipora-1, shared technical guidance on brown sarson cultivation and improved crop production practices to help farmers achieve better productivity.
The programme witnessed the participation of local farmers and farm women, who received technical guidance and quality brown sarson seed.
