Tag: Seed

DC Kulgam distributes Vegetable seed kits among WFSGs

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KULGAM, MARCH 18: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today distributed hybrid vegetable seed kits among Women Food Security Groups (WFSGs) of district Kulgam in convergence with JKNRLM.
This distribution camp was organised by Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department Kulgam at Rest house Chawalgam under Sub mission on Agriculture Extension (SAME), here.
In his address, the DC emphasized the importance of quality seeds and other inputs for profitable crop production. He impressed upon the members of WFSGs to adopt modern scientific approaches to ensure sustainability and profitability in the farming sector.
ADDC, Showkat Ahmad who also attended the programme stressed on marketing of surplus produce by adoption of e-marketing.
Chief Agriculture Officer Kulgam, Sartaj Ahmad Shah said that Kashmir valley is blessed with the diverse agro climate and distinct seasons making it special place to grow wide range of vegetables including both local and exotic crops which are high in demand and have export potential both at national and international market besides generation of large number of employment opportunities.
He assured the members regarding every technical support by the department in attaining food security, sustainability and to improve the livelihood.
On the occasion Shabeer Ahmad Mir (District Resource Person HADP) highlighted the role of women in addressing the issue of food and nutritional security at domestic or household level.
He said, vegetable production will prove as a boon in achieving food security through setting up of vegetable gardens besides promoting other off-farm activities.

He discussed low cost technology methods to attain sustainability in food production and environmental resources.
Dr. Nisar Ahmad Dar Technical Officer, advised participants to follow the guidelines and advisories issued by the department for betterment of the farming community.
NO: PR/DDI/SGR/23/326/
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

March 18, 2023
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February 19, 2023
Seed Certification System Goes Digital In J&K

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SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to strengthen the farmer welfare programmes and develop agriculture sector across J&K, two State Seed Certification Agencies of Jammu/Kashmir will go digital via Centralized Online Seed Traceability Portal SATHI (Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory).
This was expressed by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, during the formal launch of SATHI portal for Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Atal Dulloo said that to make Seed Certification more efficient and transparent with provisions for effective monitoring and traceability of seeds, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, conceived and developed a Centralized Online System ‘SATHI’ for capturing various parameters such as grower details, seed testing details, lot details, sample details, Certification agency, among others of notified seed varieties. He highlighted that this move will help farmers to buy quality and genuine seeds besides help in curbing menace of spurious seed.
The ACS further said that with the help of smart phone, farmers can scan the Quick Response (QR) code on the seed packing and various details about the seed will ﬂash on the screen, which will allow farmers to cross-check whether they are buying good quality seeds or not. He added that the process will not only improve the credibility of seed producers by value addition for seeds in the market but will also help the seed law enforcement authorities to conduct spot assessment of the genuineness of seed and initiate action against offenders.
Atal Dulloo further remarked that with digitization and traceability in the seed industry, the quality of seed will be effectively monitored and help in better earnings for the farmers. He added that this digital Intervention will strengthen seed exports to developed countries also by ensuring conformity with seed quality and improved efficiency.
Pertinent to mention, SATHI is a national portal for automation of the entire life cycle of seed which includes Seed Production, Seed Certification, Seed Traceability and Seed Supply Chain. Under SATHI, Seed Certification system process is designed to maintain and make available to the farming community continuous supply of high quality seeds and plantation material of notified kinds and varieties of crops. It is a quality assurance system whereby seed intended for marketing is subject to quality control and inspection by empowered designated officials.

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February 14, 2023
Seed Certification System goes digital in J&K with launch of SATHI portal

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Move will help farmers buy quality, genuine seeds: Atal Dulloo
Srinagar, Feb 14 (GNS): Continuing its efforts to strengthen the farmer welfare programmes and develop agriculture sector across J&K, two State Seed Certification Agencies of Jammu/Kashmir will go digital via Centralized Online Seed Traceability Portal SATHI (Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory).
This was expressed by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, during the formal launch of SATHI portal for Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Atal Dulloo said that to make Seed Certification more efficient and transparent with provisions for effective monitoring and traceability of seeds, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, conceived and developed a Centralized Online System ‘SATHI’ for capturing various parameters such as grower details, seed testing details, lot details, sample details, Certification agency, among others of notified seed varieties. He highlighted that this move will help farmers to buy quality and genuine seeds besides help in curbing menace of spurious seed.
The ACS further said that with the help of smart phone, farmers can scan the Quick Response (QR) code on the seed packing and various details about the seed will ﬂash on the screen, which will allow farmers to cross-check whether they are buying good quality seeds or not. He added that the process will not only improve the credibility of seed producers by value addition for seeds in the market but will also help the seed law enforcement authorities to conduct spot assessment of the genuineness of seed and initiate action against offenders.
Atal Dulloo further remarked that with digitization and traceability in the seed industry, the quality of seed will be effectively monitored and help in better earnings for the farmers. He added that this digital Intervention will strengthen seed exports to developed countries also by ensuring conformity with seed quality and improved efficiency.
Pertinent to mention, SATHI is a national portal for automation of the entire life cycle of seed which includes Seed Production, Seed Certification, Seed Traceability and Seed Supply Chain. Under SATHI, Seed Certification system process is designed to maintain and make available to the farming community continuous supply of high quality seeds and plantation material of notified kinds and varieties of crops. It is a quality assurance system whereby seed intended for marketing is subject to quality control and inspection by empowered designated officials.(GNS)

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February 14, 2023