JAMMU, OCTOBER 22: The Department of Horticulture Jammu today organised an Interaction-cum-Awareness camp at Khour to familiarise farmers with modern horticultural practices, departmental schemes and opportunities to diversify into high-value fruit crops.
Director Horticulture Jammu Gul Syed was the Chief Guest.
At the outset, Chief Horticulture Officer R. K Kotwal gave a detailed presentation on the different schemes and programmes being run by the Department of Horticulture. He particularly spoke about the potential of dragon fruit cultivation in the Jammu region as a profitable diversification crop. Farmers were briefed on important aspects of dragon fruit cultivation, including choosing quality planting material, site selection, trellis systems, irrigation, plant spacing, orchard care, nutrient management and income potential.
The Director highlighted the Department’s efforts towards improving horticultural infrastructure, promoting quality planting material, introducing new and profitable fruit crops and providing technical support to farmers.
He emphasised the important role of horticulture in strengthening the rural economy and improving the livelihood of farming families.
