A week-long saffron festival organised by SKUAST-K at varsity’s Saffron Research Centre, Pampore concluded on Friday.
A number of saffron growers, besides the university officers and scientists of the station participated in the festival.
Vice chancellor of SKUAST-K, Prof Nazeer Ahmed, who was the chief guest at the occasion, underscored the importance of scientific practices especially the irrigation which is vital for harvesting higher saffron yield. Because of dry spell during last two months and in absence of proper irrigation there will be an impact on total saffron production and on economy of the farming community associated with the saffron crop.
He suggested growers to emulate scientific practices demonstrated at the centre which is yielding about 8-10 kg/ha and asked farmers to co-operate and avail various facilities through their effective utilization created under National Saffron Mission for realizing higher returns. Prof. Nazeer Ahmed also advised the farmers to have the consultation of scientists posted at Saffron Research Station for technical guidance.