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Emphasis was laid on resource conservation technologies like Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), nano fertilizers, and residue management. He was also apprised of germplasm conservation efforts involving traditional rice varieties like Mushkbudji, Red Rice, and Shalimar Sugandh-1.
DC toured modern laboratories, interacted with researchers, and lauded the centreâs contributions to sustainable agriculture. He assured full administrative support to strengthen agricultural research and innovation in the region.
Accompanying the DC were ADC, Viqar Ahmed Giri; ACR, Riyaz Ahmad Shah; Associate Director Research MRCFC Khudwani, Dr. Najeeb ul Rehman; scientists and researchers besides other officers.
