SRINAGAR, JULY 04: The five-day Farmers’ Exposure Visit Programme, organized by the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir, concluded today at the Directorate Hall, Lal Mandi, Srinagar, with Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, presiding over the valedictory function as the chief guest.
The programme was designed to provide participating farmers with first-hand exposure to modern agricultural technologies, innovative farming practices and successful models of sustainable agriculture. Throughout the five-day programme, farmers interacted with subject experts, visited important agricultural institutions and gained practical insights into improved crop management, resource-efficient farming and value addition in agriculture.
Addressing the participants, Director Agriculture Kashmir, emphasized that exposure visits are an important component of capacity building as they enable farmers to learn from successful experiences, adopt scientific interventions and replicate best practices in their own fields. He said that such initiatives help bridge the gap between research and field-level implementation, ultimately contributing to enhanced agricultural productivity, higher farm incomes and sustainable agricultural development across the Kashmir Valley.
Shah appreciated the enthusiasm, dedication and active participation displayed by the farmers during the programme and urged them to act as ambassadors of modern agriculture by sharing the knowledge and experiences gained with fellow farmers in their respective villages. He stressed that the Agriculture Department remains committed to empowering the farming community through continuous skill development, farmer-centric training programmes, exposure visits, field demonstrations and technology dissemination under various developmental initiatives.
On the occasion, the Director distributed certificates among the participating farmers in recognition of their successful completion of the programme. The participants expressed their gratitude to the Agriculture Department for providing them with a valuable learning platform and affirmed their commitment to adopting the improved technologies and practices demonstrated during the exposure visit.
