Srinagar , 13-May; Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal along with Potato Development Officer Kashmir today visited high altitude Potato Seed Multiplication Farm Sedow. Director Agriculture inspected all the sections of farm and reviewed the ongoing agriculture practices. During the interaction with the concerned officers, he asked them to adopt latest standard interventions in the sector of seed production so that the demand for different types of seeds could be ensured to the farmers in sufficient quantity and at right time. Director Agriculture exhorted upon the officers to organize demonstration sessions for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs to acquaint them with the latest and modern trends regarding seed production. Chowdhary Iqbal highlighted the achievements made by the Department for ensuring round the year availability of seeds of different crops to the farming community. He said Departmental farms are a vital link in this direction. Director Agriculture said that the Departmental seed multiplication farms are the assets of the Department which help to reduce the dependence on the import of seed from other parts of the country. He also said that the Department is committed to promote the seed multiplication farms on modern scientific lines.(CNS)
