Baramulla, Oct, 31: ICAR-CITH Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Baramulla, in collaboration with the Regional Fodder Research Station, Alstaing, Shuhama, on Friday concluded a five-day training programme on “Quality Fodder Production” aimed at promoting scientific fodder cultivation and improving livestock productivity.
The concluding programme featured the distribution of quality fodder seed kits and participation certificates among farmers who attended the training. The kits were distributed by the Chief Guest, Dr. M.K. Verma, Director, ICAR-CITH Srinagar.
During the programme, experts highlighted the importance of cultivating different fodder crops, adopting scientific farming practices and ensuring year-round availability of nutritious feed for livestock.
Mr. Ashish, Farm Assistant, Regional Fodder Research Station, Srinagar, delivered a detailed lecture on the importance of different fodder crops and their role in ensuring the availability of quality feed for livestock.
Dr. Nazir Ahmad Bumla, Associate Professor, Livestock Production and Management (LPM), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Shuhama, emphasised the importance of incorporating different fodder crops into the feeding schedules of sheep and cattle to meet their nutritional requirements and improve their health and productivity.
Dr. Raies Ahmad Bhat, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK Baramulla, sensitised the participating farmers about scientific cultivation of fodder crops, improved production practices and the importance of maintaining a consistent supply of quality fodder throughout the year.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. M.K. Verma stressed the need for balanced feeding and quality fodder to maintain the nutritional health of livestock. He also highlighted the significant role of ICAR-CITH Srinagar in producing quality planting material and making it available to farmers for establishing productive and sustainable orchards.
Earlier, Dr. Verma, accompanied by the Head of KVK Baramulla and other scientific staff, conducted a field visit to the KVK campus. During the visit, he assured the scientific staff of all possible assistance in addressing the requirements related to fencing and land levelling at the KVK.
Dr. Shoib Nisaar Kirmani, Scientist (Horticulture), coordinated the programme. Dr. Neeraj, Dr. Sajad and Mr. Vishal Vihan, Scientists of ICAR-KVK Baramulla, extended their support and played an important role in the successful organisation of the training.
The programme aimed at strengthening livestock-based livelihoods through scientific interventions, improved fodder production practices and better livestock nutrition.
ICAR-CITH KVK Baramulla reiterated its commitment to empowering farmers through need-based training, technology dissemination and capacity-building initiatives.
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