Srinagar, June 04 (KNS): The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited different areas of Kulgam district and took stock of the ongoing agriculture activities besides reviewing the crop status of different agriculture crops.

Speaking to the farmers at different places, Director Agriculture highlighted the importance of vertical expansion in the cultivation of different agriculture crops. He said that vertical expansion in resonance with the latest technologies is the department's focus.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe said that amid the changing climate scenario and use of land resources for non- Agricultural purposes, vertical expansion is the only way out.

Director Agriculture asked the farmers to avail benefits from HADP and other programmes being implemented by the department. He exhorted upon the concerned officers to raise awareness among the farmers regarding the different initiatives by the department.

He was accompanied by some senior officers of the department.(KNS)