Prof H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University has suggested that all institutions working for the welfare of farmers should come together
Collaborative approach and holistic technologies by farm institutions to double the farmers income: VC
Palampur BKSood Chief Editor
Prof H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor: Prof H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University has suggested that all institutions working for the welfare of farmers should come together so that the collaborative approach with holistic technologies may increase the income of farming community in Himachal Pradesh.
The Vice-Chancellor was giving his views as Co-chairman in a ‘State Level Interface Meeting on State Specific issues pertaining to agriculture and allied sectors for the State of Himachal Pradesh’ today. Prof Chaudhary said that farm universities, Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) institutions, departments of agriculture and horticulture, Krishi Vigyan Kendras(KIVKs), etc. were working very efficiently but mostly in isolation. They must join hands for optimum utilization of proven technologies and sharing these to the farmers. He also advocated developing smart seed villages where progressive farmers will be motivated to produce seeds of wheat and other crops to make the state self-sufficient on seeds and saving resources worth Rs.45 crore every year. He also emphasized assured marketing of farm produce and reduction in post-harvest losses. Prof Chaudhary said that the ‘one valley one or two commodities’ concept with traditional potential crops should be encouraged with efforts to get geographical indicators for such crops. He said that all fallow land must be brought under cultivation. He suggested that un-trained people must not be allowed to do artificial insemination in rural areas as it was one of the major reasons for turning cattle unproductive. He told that his university was doing work on artificial insemination with sexed semen to produce only female calves. It will help to reduce the problem of stray cattle in H.P. He suggested that one scientist from all farm institutes should share one innovative technology every month through virtual mode.
The Vice-Chancellor detailed development of technologies by his University for doubling the income of farmers.
The Vice-Chancellor was giving his views as Co-chairman in a ‘State Level Interface Meeting on State Specific issues pertaining to agriculture and allied sectors for the State of Himachal Pradesh’ today. Prof Chaudhary said that farm universities, Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) institutions, departments of agriculture and horticulture, Krishi Vigyan Kendras(KIVKs), etc. were working very efficiently but mostly in isolation. They must join hands for optimum utilization of proven technologies and sharing these to the farmers. He also advocated developing smart seed villages where progressive farmers will be motivated to produce seeds of wheat and other crops to make the state self-sufficient on seeds and saving resources worth Rs.45 crore every year. He also emphasized assured marketing of farm produce and reduction in post-harvest losses. Prof Chaudhary said that the ‘one valley one or two commodities’ concept with traditional potential crops should be encouraged with efforts to get geographical indicators for such crops. He said that all fallow land must be brought under cultivation. He suggested that un-trained people must not be allowed to do artificial insemination in rural areas as it was one of the major reasons for turning cattle unproductive. He told that his university was doing work on artificial insemination with sexed semen to produce only female calves. It will help to reduce the problem of stray cattle in H.P. He suggested that one scientist from all farm institutes should share one innovative technology every month through virtual mode.
The Vice-Chancellor detailed development of technologies by his University for doubling the income of farmers.
