Rashtriya Krishi (English)

M. I. Bhat ¹, B. A. Bhat ¹, Rizwan Rashid ¹, K. A. Bhat ¹, M. A. Yatoo ¹

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Budgam (J&K), IN

Abstract

Steps of progress:
– Fencing of land and subsequent guidance from KVK Budgam and line departments.
– Construction of low cost rainwater harvesting tank (10’×12’×6’) for life saving irrigation.
– Selection of activity-laying of Apple orchard.
– Raising of vegetables during 6-8 of Orchard gestation period.
– Rearing of cow and sheep.
– Waste recycling and its management. Composting and vermicomposting.
– Backyard poultry and at present there are 100 birds in his farm.

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B. A. Bhat ¹, M. A. Yatoo ¹, M. I. Bhat ¹, Rizwan Rashid ¹

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Budgam (J&K), IN

Abstract

Backyard poultry farming is the main enterprise of rural areas of the country. Out of the total poultry population 30% are reared under backyard poultry system. It provides income and employment to large number of people in rural areas especially women folk. Thus in order to improve socio economic status of rural farm women of district Budgam there is need to popularize the backyard poultry farming in the region and replace these low producing breeds with high egg laying breeds like Vanraja, Kroiler etc.

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