STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Department of Agriculture, Sub Div Marh zone Mandal conducted farmers awareness camp at village Old Satwari under the guidance of SDAO Marh R S Jamwal and AEO Mandal Sanjay Dhar on Friday. Arun Jaral JAEO made the rural women aware regarding the cultivation of mushroom throughout the year. They were made aware regarding the chemical as well as hot water treatment As this type of farming has enormous potential in rural belts. The JAEO also informed the women farmers that Deptt of Agri Mushroom Wing would also provide spawn on subsidy to farmers.
Practical demonstration regarding the cultivation of Dhingri or oyster mushroom was also given to women farmers on the spot. Sanjeet Kour Agriculture Extension Assistant also asked the women to come forward for the adoption of the same as this is type of farming is income generating.
