KATHUA, July 11 -- Professor J.P. Sharma Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu in his maiden visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kathua of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu inaugurated an Agripreneur's Meet in the presence of Dr. S.K. Gupta, Director Extension, Dr. AmrishVaid, Chief Scientist & Nodal Officer, Mega Seed Project, Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Senior Scientist, Dr. NarinderPanotra, FPO members and progressive farmers.
Speaking on the occasion Prof. J.P. Sharma emphasised upon value addition, processing and marketing of farm produce to achieve the aim of doubling farmer income. Pointing towards 15-20 % of post-production losses, he suggested for surplus management by involving farmers in processing activi...