Baramulla,Jun,19: In an effort to strengthen scientific pest management practices among orchardists, an awareness programme on the management of Apple Leaf Blotch Miner was organised at Tujjar Sharief in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The programme was sponsored by SKUAST-K and held at the Community Hall in the village, drawing the participation of a large number of apple growers from the area.
Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Shakeel Ahmad Mir, attended the event as the chief guest, while Prof. Mohammad Jamal Ahmad, Head of the Division of Entomology, was the guest of honour. District Horticulture Officer Jagjeet Singh, scientists, research scholars and officials from the Department of Horticulture were also present.
During the programme, experts from the Division of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Kashmir, educated farmers about the identification, importance and effective management of the Apple Leaf Blotch Miner, a pest that poses a serious threat to apple production.
The experts highlighted the importance of integrated pest management practices, including the use of pheromone traps, safe and judicious application of insecticides, proper timing of spray schedules and post-harvest management techniques to reduce the risks associated with excessive pesticide use.
Practical demonstrations on the installation and use of pheromone traps were also conducted to provide farmers with hands-on experience in pest monitoring and control.
The participating farmers appreciated the initiative and urged the university to organise more such awareness programmes to enhance their knowledge and improve orchard productivity.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Mohammad Jamal Ahmad thanked the farmers for their active participation and assured them of continued scientific support and guidance for effective management of apple pests in the future.
The programme underscored SKUAST-K's commitment to promoting sustainable horticulture and strengthening the connection between scientific research and farming communities ac
ross Kashmir.
SKUAST-K Holds Apple Leaf Blotch Miner Awareness Programme at Tujjar Sharief
Experts Advocate Scientific Management of Apple Leaf Blotch Miner
Baramulla,Jun,19: In an effort to strengthen scientific pest management practices among orchardists, an awareness programme on the management of Apple Leaf Blotch Miner was organised at Tujjar Sharief in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The programme was sponsored by SKUAST-K and held at the Community Hall in the village, drawing the participation of a large number of apple growers from the area.
Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Shakeel Ahmad Mir, attended the event as the chief guest, while Prof. Mohammad Jamal Ahmad, Head of the Division of Entomology, was the guest of honour. District Horticulture Officer Jagjeet Singh, scientists, research scholars and officials from the Department of Horticulture were also present.
During the programme, experts from the Division of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Kashmir, educated farmers about the identification, importance and effective management of the Apple Leaf Blotch Miner, a pest that poses a serious threat to apple production.
The experts highlighted the importance of integrated pest management practices, including the use of pheromone traps, safe and judicious application of insecticides, proper timing of spray schedules and post-harvest management techniques to reduce the risks associated with excessive pesticide use.
Practical demonstrations on the installation and use of pheromone traps were also conducted to provide farmers with hands-on experience in pest monitoring and control.
The participating farmers appreciated the initiative and urged the university to organise more such awareness programmes to enhance their knowledge and improve orchard productivity.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Mohammad Jamal Ahmad thanked the farmers for their active participation and assured them of continued scientific support and guidance for effective management of apple pests in the future.
The programme underscored SKUAST-K's commitment to promoting sustainable horticulture and strengthening the connection between scientific research and farming communities across Kashmir.
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