Srinagar, June 11 : Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today flagged off a group of farmers for a one-day training and awareness programme at SKUAST-Kashmir.

The programme was organized by the J&K Kissan Advisory Board with the objective of enhancing farmers' knowledge and exposure to modern agricultural practices. Around 80 progressive farmers from different areas participated in the training session.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized the importance of capacity building and knowledge-sharing in strengthening the agriculture sector. He said that the training programme would enable the farmers to gain firsthand knowledge about high-density orchard management, integrated farming systems, waste decomposer technology, modern agricultural tools and machinery and post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables.
Javid Dar highlighted that such initiatives are crucial for improving the farm productivity, increasing farmers' income and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the participating farmers to effectively utilize the knowledge gained during the programme and disseminate it among fellow farmers in their respective areas.
During the session, the farmers also exchanged their experiences and ideas and interacted with the experts on various aspects of organic farming, crop management and emerging agricultural technologies.
Among others present on the occasion were MLA , Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, Secretary, J&K Kissan Advisory Board Bhumesh Sharma, Chief Agriculture officer Srinagar Aijaz Ahmad, Chief Horticulture officer of Barmulla Javid Ahmad, Chief Horticulture officer Srinagar, Jyoti Parashad, Chief Horticulture officer Budgam Shafiqa Khalid and Chief Horticulture Officer, Ganderbal, Madan Lal along with their senior officers