Srinagar,: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah Wednesday visited vegetable Seed Multiplication (SM) Farm Gangbug Srinagar and kickstarted transplantation of seedlings for Rabi 2026-27.
The Director took stock of different agriculture activities at the farm besides reviewing functioning of the machinery and equipment for packaging and processing of seeds
During the visit, the Director inspected various ongoing farm operations and took detailed stock of the seed multiplication programme. He interacted with the concerned officers and field staff and sought a comprehensive assessment of the progress achieved, crop management practices, field operations and developmental works being undertaken at the farm.
Sartaj Ahmad Shah stressed the importance of strengthening departmental seed production infrastructure for ensuring the availability of quality seed to farmers at the appropriate time. He directed the concerned officers to maintain strict adherence to prescribed technical standards and ensure timely execution of all farm operations for achieving optimum seed production.
The Director also emphasized the need for scientific and efficient management of departmental farms, judicious utilization of available resources and adoption of improved agricultural practices. He called upon the field functionaries to maintain close monitoring of farm activities and ensure that the available infrastructure and resources are utilized to their full potential.
The Director was accompanied by Seed Production Officer Kashmir who apprised him of the various activities being undertaken at the farm and future course of action so that Ganbugh Seed Multiplication Farm is transformed into a model farm.
