K.K Sharma reviews Apple High Density Programme


Srinagar August 25:(KNS) Apple High Density Programme in the J&K was reviewed by K. K. Sharma, Advisor to Lt. Governor, J&K at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar in a meeting which was attended by Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, KAS, Director Horticulture Kashmir and others.
The Director Horticulture Kashmir informed that till date 240 hac of land has been brought under the High Density Programme and Department is taking all steps to remove bottlenecks in the scheme and shall ensure that farmers are fully benefitted by this scheme. Various issues related to scheme were also discussed threadbare in the meeting. Advisor stressed to cover all the feasible areas under High Density Programme including Jammu province.
Director Horticulture Kashmir informed that the strategy of the Department is to cover fallow areas under High Density Plantation Programme and convert old orchard area under High Density Plantation as well. It was also informed that Department has imported elite clonal root stock from Netherlands to achieve self-sufficiency in plant production so that dependence on import is minimized and presently 10.90 lacs root stock is available with the Department for multiplication/distribution purpose.
The Advisor on the occasion advised the Department to formulate a plan for import elite bud wood/graft of super varieties for production of good plants as well as for distribution to farmers for better results.(KNS)

 

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