NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 -- Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Production Minister Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday called for greater focus on region-specific agricultural research and innovation for the Union Territory while addressing the 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi.

Highlighting J&K's distinct agro-climatic conditions and agricultural potential, Dar proposed the establishment of a State Council for Agricultural Research to coordinate research priorities and strengthen collaboration among ICAR institutions, agricultural universities, government departments, scientists, industry and farmers.

The minister said Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Ja...