Jammu, Nov. 13 -- The Agriculture Department will organise exposure visits for farmers and departmental officers to established makhana-growing regions to familiarise them with scientific cultivation practices, processing technologies and modern production techniques as part of efforts to introduce the high-value crop in Jammu and Kashmir.
Director Agriculture Anil Gupta announced the initiative at the conclusion of a two-day seminar on makhana cultivation held at Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo, Jammu.
Addressing the participants at the valedictory session, Gupta said the seminar had provided an opportunity to acquaint departmental officers and other stakeholders with the technical aspects of makhana cultivation, including scientific productio...