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The program is being organized under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)āMission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) and ATMA. The orchardists were flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner from District Administrative Complex Ramban in presence of ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo, ACD Sheraz Ahmed, Chief Horticulture Officer Ramban, Rajinder Kumar and other officers and farmers.
While interacting with the participants, the Deputy Commissioner and the Chief Horticulture Officer emphasized the importance of the training program and urged the farmers to make the most of this opportunity. They advised them to learn modern horticultural techniques, including high-density apple plantation methods, protected cultivation practices, and scientific orchard management to enhance productivity and profitability.
The DC encouraged the farmers to observe the advanced technologies and innovative practices being implemented at these prestigious institutions and apply them to improve the quality of produce and their socio-economic conditions.
During the visit, Horticulture Development Officer Ramban, Reyaz Bhat, will facilitate the farmers and coordinate lectures and field demonstrations to ensure that participants gain practical knowledge and exposure to the latest advancements in horticulture. The exposure visit aims to empower farmers with modern techniques and scientific insights, enabling them to strengthen the horticulture sector in Ramban district.
