Srinagar March 07:(KNS)   Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole (IAS), on Monday unveiled “HORTICULTURE KASHMIR SPRAY SCHEDULE” for the year 2022 in presence Director General Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (JKAS).

Besides others the unveiling ceremony was attended by various officers of the Department of Horticulture. Besides Spray Schedule for apple, it also showcases fertilizer recommendations for various important fruits, instructions for safe use of pesticides, cultural operations for orchard management etc.

 Speaking on the occasion Divisional Commissioner commended the Department for timely release of Spray Schedule and hoped that it will be made available to the orchardists of the valley well in time. He further added that no compromise will be made on the quality of pesticides and fertilizers. Director General while addressing said that the Department has already started a campaign against the sale of counterfeit and spurious pesticides in the valley. He advised the farmers to strictly adhere to the spray schedule and for any query/advisory contact the nearest HDO Office. He further added that no unregistered product shall be allowed for sale and any violation in this regard shall strictly be delt with as per THE INSECTICIDE ACT 1968 and the rules made thereafter. (KNS)