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CPI (M) demands quality fertilizers, pesticides for growers Seeks ban on manufacturers of sub standard agriculture inputs Srinagar, March 27:- The CPI expressed its deep concern administration, regarding the availability of quality fertilizers and various agro-chemicals; urgently required by the orchardists ofthe state,as the new fruitseason has already begun. In a statement, issued here, the CPIM) asserted that despite the fact that horticulture is the backbone of rural economy in J&K and more so in Kashmir valley; the state has not taken the fruit industry seriously and has not provided any incentives and support system to the fruit growers who are keeping the industry alive by their own efforts. The party urged upon the administration to keep available all the varieties of quality fertilizers in the required quantities in all the areas and also maintain chemicals, such other and fungicides delay. The concerned departments should ensure quality control since the spuriousand even harmful fertilizers and chemicals are being sold in the market, the party affirmed. suggested and advertized by through media are not available The field staff of the Horticulture and departmental outlets. Agriculture departments is in deep slumber with no, on the spot instructionsor awareness,the State Committee asserted. The State being primarily an agrarian economy, the government is duty bound to facilitate the farmers and orchardists in every possible wayto boostthe economyand protect the interestsofthe majority of the people associated with it both directly and indirectly, itobserved. The party called for tightening noose against manufacturers of sub standard pesticides by effective monitoring and demanded ready availability of chemicals, manures, hybrid seeds and other agriculture inputsin the State. Italso demanded an earlyassessment of the lossessuffered bythe fruit growers and farmers by the untimely snowfall, freezing temperaturesand the hail-storm.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 10:45:51 +0000

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