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Among those present were Chief Horticulture Officer Jammu RK Kotwal, Dean Faculty of Horticulture and Forestry SKUAST-Jammu Prof Vikas Tandon, Dr Neeraja Gupta, Rakesh Kumar Bhagat (DL-SMS), Shrestha Gaur (MCC Jammu), Horticulture Development Officers of various zones and other departmental officers concerned.
Addressing the gathering, the Director highlighted the importance of scientific orchard management practices, adoption of modern horticultural technologies and timely plant protection measures for enhancing fruit production and farmers' income. He emphasised the significance of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan in safeguarding crops from pests, diseases and adverse climatic conditions.
Resource persons delivered lectures on fruit tree management, nutrient management, pruning, training techniques, disease control and integrated pest management. Farmers were also briefed about various schemes and initiatives being implemented by the Horticulture Department for the welfare and economic upliftment of the farming community. Participants actively interacted with experts and sought guidance on horticulture-related issues.
