Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the administrative control of Sher-e-Kashmir
University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) is promoting the
organic ginger (Zinziber officinale) farming in the monkeys affected areas of Reasi distt. of
J&K so that the income of the farmers can be enhanced. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi is
technically educating and motivating the farmers for the commercial cultivation of organic
ginger so that chemicals free quality ginger can be produced. The KVK scientists are guiding
the farmers for the preparation of organic formulations such as cow urine, Panchgavya,
beejamrit, jeevamrit, matka khad, fermented butter milk ,mulching etc. to use in the organic
farming and natural farming. Farmers are continuously guided on the organic management
of diseases and nutrients in ginger. All these practices are useful to increase the quality of
the ginger at the minimum cost. According to Sr. Scientist & Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra
(KVK), Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal farmers of some pockets of the district face serious threats
because of monkeys menace as monkeys damage their crops such as maize, vegetables,
fruit crops etc. and thus directly affect their farm income. He said that KVK is stressing on
the adoption of scientific production technologies for organic ginger production and
emphasizing on the cluster-based approach for commercial ginger farming. According to
him organic ginger cultivation has an immense potential in Reasi district and this crop is not
damaged by the monkeys and wild animals. He emphasized on the promotion of sustainable
technology among the ginger farmers of the area. According to him organic ginger are
helpful to improve the health status of human as this spice has medicinal properties. He
added that value addition in ginger can open some new avenues of income and
employment for the farmers of district. He narrated that organic farming and natural
farming are helpful in the production of safe and quality food by reducing the cost of
cultivation. Many new farmers are showing keen interest towards the production of organic
ginger in the district.
KVK, Reasi promotes Organic Ginger Farming
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