Farmers sensitised about integrated pest management, safe pesticide use , natural farming
Ganderbal | Nov,14:The Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (CIPMC), Srinagar, in collaboration with the Agriculture Department Ganderbal, on Saturday organised a farmer awareness programme under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Lar.
The programme focused on promoting scientific pest management practices, safe pesticide application and environmentally sustainable methods of crop protection.
During the session, AbirShankhari, APPO (WS), highlighted the importance of the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in identifying and managing crop pests and diseases.
He sensitised farmers about the judicious use of pesticides in accordance with the approved list of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) and stressed adherence to prescribed safety precautions during application.
Ghulam Ahmad Rather, SMS SDL, delivered a lecture on the safe and responsible use of pesticides, emphasising the need to protect human health and the environment while ensuring effective crop protection.
Kawal Nain Singh, SA, demonstrated the installation and use of yellow sticky traps and delta traps. He also explained the application of biopesticides and the importance of conserving beneficial insects and natural enemies in agricultural fields.
Syed Murtaza, AEO Lar, highlighted the benefits of natural farming and encouraged farmers to adopt eco-friendly practices, including the use of neem oil and other natural oils for crop protection.
An interactive session was also held during which farmers raised field-level concerns and sought clarification on various aspects of pest management. The resource persons responded to their queries and provided practical guidance.
