SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 22: Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Department Kashmir Thursday launched Khet Bachao Abhiyan and the campaign will run from October, 22 to November, 30 in every village of the valley.
The main event, as per an official statement, was organised in District Bandipora and Project Coordinator Mushroom, Kashmir was the chief guest on the occasion.
Main objective of the Abhiyan is to generate awareness among farming community about the balanced and judicious use of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs. It also aims to promote crop diversification through oilseed, pulse and encourage the effective utilization of fallow fields after paddy harvesting and promote proper crop residue management. The campaign will also focus on capacity building of farmers in the appropriate use of organic and bio-based agricultural products and promoting natural farming through awareness programmes, training sessions and field demonstrations.
One of the important objectives is to improve soil health, promote the balanced use of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs, enhance water-use efficiency, and encourage the adoption of resource-efficient and climate-resilient farming practices.
Special emphasis will be placed on creating awareness about the appropriate use of fertilizers, including green ammonia, and biological products; water conservation; crop diversification and intercropping with suitable crops and varieties; efficient utilization of rice fallows; natural farming; and integrated farming systems. Capacity building, farm mechanization and field demonstrations of improved technologies, including regenerative agriculture practices, will also form key components of the campaign.
