Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 16: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) Jammu is organizing four days National Agriculture Summit – 2024 from November 20, 2024 at Main Campus, Chatha.
Theme of National Agriculture Summit- 2024 is “Harnessing Innovations in Agriculture and Allied Sciences”, underscoring the transformative role of technology and sustainable practices in modern farming.
This was informed by Prof B N Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor of SKUAST-Jammu, while briefing media persons about the mega event, here today.
“National Agriculture Summit- 2024 will showcase cutting-edge technologies developed by research organizations, alongside valuable insights into smart agricultural practices. This will provide a unique opportunity for participants to engage with innovative solutions and best practices in the Jammu region,” he said.
With an expected attendance of twelve to fifteen thousand participants from J&K and neighbouring States, this summit will feature a series of impactful workshops, each designed to equip farmers and stakeholders with the latest insights and practical skills in agriculture and allied sciences. Some of the sessions would be on Agri Startups and Agripreneurship, Agri Mechanization, Automation, and Digital Agriculture, Precision Livestock Farming, Dairying, and Fish Farming, High-Tech Agriculture and Horticulture, Empowering Rural Women in Agriculture and Beyond, Farmer-Industry-Academia Linkages, Natural and Organic Farming, Post- Harvest Management and Agriculture Marketing and Rural youth and students on career opportunities in agriculture.
The fair will also showcase a captivating dog show, vegetable and fruit displays and a flower show, celebrating the region’s agricultural diversity and aesthetic appeal. A state-of-the-art exhibition and drone demonstration will introduce cutting-edge technology in agriculture. Additionally, the livestock and poultry show will be the highlight of the event.
Further, there will be different stalls from various sectors viz., public, private, NGOs, SHG/ start-up and progressive farmers, depicting the latest farm technologies such as hydroponics, Integrated Farming System, improved farm machinery, irrigation systems, mobile soil testing lab and exotic vegetables related to farmer welfare.
SKUAST-Jammu is organizing this mega event in collaboration with the Departments of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Sericulture, Fisheries, Horticulture Planning & Marketing, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, J&K State Advisory Board for Development of Kisans, Department of School Education, J&K Youth Services and Sports Department, Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd, National Fertilizers Limited, Chandigarh and National Horticulture Board, Govt of India.
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