Srinagar, Jan. 3 -- Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganie, today chaired 42nd Standing Evaluation Committee (SEC) meeting of SKUAST-K at Shalimar. The meeting witnessed participation from various line departments including Agriculture, Horticulture, Law Enforcement agencies, and progressive nursery growers. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganie emphasized the university's commitment towards adopting an integrated pest, disease, and nutrient management strategy for orchards across the Kashmir Valley. He also highlighted the urgent need for a data-driven decision support system to enable real-time monitoring of pests and diseases. Prof. Haroon Rashid Naik, Director Research, stressed the importance of eco-friendly p...