Peerzada Sayeed
Kupwara, October 23 (JKNS): The Department of Animal Husbandry, Kupwara, successfully organized a three-day specialized capsule training programme for poultry farmers at the CAHO Complex in Branwari, Kupwara. The primary objective of this training initiative was to equip local farmers and youth with modern poultry farming techniques and to promote self-employment in the region.
During the training, experts provided detailed insights into various key aspects of poultry farming:
Nutrition & Health Management:
Dr. Irshad Ahmad Khoja delivered comprehensive lectures on poultry nutrition, health management, and effective disease control methods. He highlighted how a balanced diet and timely care can enhance productivity and significantly minimize risks and losses for farmers.
Business & Entrepreneurship:
Dr. Aafaq spoke on adopting poultry farming as a profitable business venture and highlighted modern entrepreneurial strategies. He guided participants on business models, understanding market demand, and converting poultry farming into a successful commercial enterprise.
Valedictory Ceremony & Certificate Distribution:
A grand valedictory function was held on the concluding day of the programme, where the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer (CAHO), Kupwara, attended as the Chief Guest. Certificates were distributed among all participating farmers who successfully completed the training.
Encouraging the farmers, CAHO Kupwara assured that the department will continue to organize such awareness and training programmes to promote financial stability and provide technical support to farmers in the future. The participating farmers expressed their gratitude to the department for this initiative, describing it as highly beneficial for expanding their businesses. (JKNS)
