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Agri Dept Kashmir gifts 10,000 lavender saplings to Kathua farmers

ZT NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar: Agriculture Department Kashmir has gifted a consignment of 10,000 lavender saplings to the farmers of Jammu Division (Kathua district) for the promotion of lavender in Bani area of the district.

Speaking on the occasion, Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal said that “from the last few years Agriculture Department is making all the possible efforts not only to introduce new crop varieties in the region but also gives extension to some crops from the areas they were traditionally grown to newer areas. To explore the avenues and opportunities to introduce lavender to some new areas of Jammu and Kashmir is one such step in this direction. We are optimistic in saying that cultivation of lavender will help to improve the socio-economic conditions of the farmers.”

Pertinent to mention that lavender is perennial shrub belonging to the mint family. Besides being an ornamental plant, it is also economically viable plant with a kilo of oil extracted from the flowers selling for upwards of Rs 14000/-,mostly used in aroma Industry. The residue after the oil extraction is used to make agarbatis, soaps etc.

Highlighting the Economic importance of Lavender crop director agriculture said that it is one of the best cash crop in the world. He said that demand for quality planting material of lavender has increased over the years. Director said that department is planning to introduce lavender on commercial lines in some new areas of Jammu & Kashmir, a statement issued to media said today.

 

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