Farmers familiarized about commercial floriculture at SKUAST Jammu

JAMMU, DECEMBER 25: Department of Floriculture, Parks & Gardens Jammu organized a one day District Level event on commercial Floriculture at Krishi Vigyaan Kendra SKUAST Jammu. The event was held under the guidance of Director General Department of Floriculture, Parks & Gardens Jammu, S. Jatinder Singh, while Director Extension Dr. Amrish Vaid was the chief Guest.

The event saw the participation of 200 local farmers, who were educated on scientific Floriculture Practices aimed at enhancing income. The program emphasized the cultivation of flowers, given their high demand in local spots. Farmers were encouraged to adopt advanced technologies and consider protected cultivation methods to achieve higher yields throughout the year.

The Chief Guest provided detailed insights into scientific Floriculture and highlighted its benefits. The events also featured demonstrations on Nursery raising techniques in Marigold and Discussions on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) for the Crop.

The event underscored the importance of Floriculture in the region and aimed to equip farmers with the necessary skills and Knowledge to venture into this profitable agricultural sector. The Department of Floriculture, in collaboration with SKUAST Jammu, continues to support and promote such initiatives to boost the agricultural economy of the area.

Dr. Puneet Choudhary, Chief Scientist & Head of KVK Jammu, Dr. Ravneet Kour, Chief Scientist and Head Horticulture KVK Jammu, Dr. Davinder Sharma, Professor Entomology, Dr. Arvinder Singh Professor Floriculture, Dr. Sheetal Dogra Professor Floriculture, Dr. Munish Sharma Scientist Pathology, Sunil Singh Floriculture Officer Jammu, Vikrant Kumar Floriculture Officer Udhampur Jammu were present on the occasion.