Kisan Mela-2016 - SKUAST

MAIN PROGRAMME:
18.03.2016
: Registration & Inauguration of Mela
: Exhibition & Live Demonstrations
: Honour for Innovative Farmers / Farm Women
: Farmer-Scientist Interaction
: Kisan Goshti
: Field Visits
: Livestock Show
: Vegetable & Flower Show
: Cultural Programme
19.03.2016
: Exhibition
: Farmer-Scientist Interaction
: Kisan Goshties
: Fruit Show
: Field Visits
: Valedictory function
: Prize Distribution
For Details Please Contact:
Dr. K.S. Risam
Director Extension, SKUAST-Jammu
Mobile: +91-9419210023, deeskuastj@gmail.com
EVENT PARTNERS
 Agriculture Production Department, Govt. of J&K
 Department of Agriculture, Jammu
 Department of Horticulture, Jammu
 Department of Floriculture, Jammu
 Department of Animal Husbandry, Jammu
 Department of Sheep Husbandry, Jammu
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
 Agriculture and allied Science Exhibitions
 Kisan Goshthi
 Livestock shows and different competitions
 Display of products, such as seed, fertilizes, tractors, agriculture
implements, chemicals, pesticides, animal feeds, bio-fertilizers, vermicompost, mineral mixture and veterinary medicare supplies by the input
agencies for knowledge and sale.
 Sale counters for seeds, flower, fruits, vegetables and other planting
materials
 Prizes for outstanding exhibitions stalls
 Educational visit to seed production farm, seed processing unit, protected
cultivation, vegetable and floriculture units, Integrated Farming System,
Multiple water use model for water logged areas, Mushroom cultivation
and other important units.
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HOW TO REACH
Location: Jammu city also called ‘City of temples’ is well connected by air, rail
and road routes. SKUAST-J is located at Chatha, in the outskirts of Jammu city.
The university is situated about 14 km from Jammu bus stand; about 12 km from
railway station and 6 km from Jammu Airport. The auto rickshaws, taxi and
matadors are available and may be hired to reach the university campus.
Lodging: Accommodation will be made on demand to the participants and
other dignitaries on payment basis for which written request well in advance
may be communicated to Director Extension, SKUAST-Jammu.
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EVENT
SKUAST-Jammu is organizing two days KISSAN MELA 2016 during
18-19 March, 2016 at its Main Campus, Chatha. The theme of the Mela is
"Diversified Agriculture : Sustainable Agriculture".
Major focus will be on
exhibition of proven
technologies to improve
agricultural
productivity,
profitability and sustainability of the farmers in the
state in general and Jammu
province in particular. The
event shall provide a
platform to the policy
makers, government
officials, farmers, farm women, livestock owners, agri-business & industry
entrepreneurs, researchers, technocrats, NGOs, extension workers, students
and rural youth to exchange their innovative ideas, technologies and
experiences available in the field of agriculture, horticulture, animal
husbandry and other allied sectors. It is the only forum of its kind where policy
makers, government officials come together to have a dialogue with the
farmers and where innovative farm technologies are demonstrated to the
farmers. KISAN MELA-2016, will be 5th such event to be organized by
SKUAST-Jammu.
UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of
Jammu (SKUAST-J) was established in 1999 with a mission to serve farming
community particularly of Jammu region. During this short span of 17 years
the university has made rapid progress in education, research and extension
services. The academic excellence, need based research and support through
extension services for enhanced livelihood security of the farmers, have made
its presence felt among the clientele. The progress has been facilitated through
infrastructural development viz. buildings, equipment, farmlands and
efficient research management system together with qualified and talented
personnel for undertaking teaching, research and extension. Through the
untiring efforts of teaching and non-teaching faculty and students of the
University, an academic and research environment has been created to meet
future challenges of agriculture sector in the state. The KVKs have proven an
effective bridge among University, State Departments and farming community
for transfer of technology.
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
The efforts are on way for the
modernization of its
experimental farms. Excellent
infrastructure for seed
production and processing has
been created. The financial
support of ICAR is duly
acknowledged.
The high yielding varieties of
different crops have been developed and released and are being popularized
for cultivation. Ranbir basmati, Sanwal basmati, Basmati-564 of rice; RSP-81,
RSP-303 and RSP 561 of wheat; SCS-3 of chickpea (pulses); DGS-1 (gobhi
sarson); RSPR-01 and RSPR-03 of Raya and RSPT-1 and RSPT-2 of Toria are
some of the promising varieties released by the University. In addition to own
varieties, university has also introduced high yielding varieties of various
crops developed at national level. Many high yielding varieties of rice, wheat,
gobhi sarson, toria, Knol khol, radish, fenugreek, coriander, broccoli and
cauliflower are in pipeline. Three promising cultivars of Peach viz., Shan-ePunjab, Florda prince and Early grand have been popularized in the subtropical region of Jammu division. Four varieties of Gladiolus viz., Prosperity,
Eurovision, Jyotsana and Advance Red and Pusa Narangi of Marigold have
been extensively adopted for commercial cultivation in Jammu region.
A bio-intensive IPM module through integration of local virulent HaNPV
strain, egg parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum and use of pheromone traps
has been developed and demonstrated for production of organic tomatoes.
Year round cultivation of mushroom has been standardized and popularized
among farmers. Agro-technology for unfruitfulness of olive has been
developed and demonstrated in farmer's field. University has produced
quality seed of wheat (845.79q), paddy (1017.34q), pulses (2.68q) and
oilseeds (1.02q) during 2014-15.
For enhancing the productive and reproductive status of the livestock
macro and micronutrient imbalances prevalent in various districts of Jammu
division have been identified and area specific mineral mixtures formulated.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Directorate of Extension is
engaged in transfer of technologies
through Krishi Vigyan Kendras
(KVKs) located in six districts of
Jammu Division. Krishi Vigyan
Kendras are imparting trainings to
farmers, field functionaries and
rural youth in agriculture and allied
sectors, and also in other income
generating activities that may
supplement the income of farm
families. The training programmes
are designed based on the
principles of “Learning by Doing”.
The effectiveness of KVKs has
further been enhanced by adding
front line demonstration on major
agricultural technologies. On farm
testing (OFTs) are laid for assessing
location specificity of the
generated technologies. The extension specialists of the University, in
coordination with development Departments of State Government, regularly
organize demonstrations, exhibitions, Kissan Melas, Kissan goshties, village
visit programme and officers monthly workshops to create awareness among
the farmers regarding new crop varieties, innovative agro-technologies and
improved animal husbandry practices. The proposed Kissan Mela would focus
on demonstration of the transferable technologies to improve agriculture
productivity and sustainability, which has a worldwide concern.