FARM MANAGEMENT: ACTIVITIES AND ACHEIVMENTS |
Farm management branch of NIFA is responsible to assist scientists of various groups in management of their field trials, production of Pre basic seed of NIFA wheat and canola varieties. Establishment of Integrated Farming System is a new assignment under progress. It is also involved in value addition of farm produce, resource management, beautification of NIFA premises and multiplication of nursery plants. NIFA farm management is also providing assistance to administration and scientists in labs. The most important task yet to be initiated is the development of new farm land. Achievements: Seventy ornamental structures were constructed inside NIFA premises. Hedges comprising of 28000 plants have been developed all around the paths and roads. Artificial hill nearby reception was made, 1300 marry gold flowers and 200 chrysanthemum flower pots were prepared and placed inside the building. Moreover different shades of chrysanthemum have been acquired from other organizations Approximately 10000 hedge & evergreen plants are available in the nursery. 200 evergreen plants in pots have already been developed and placed in corridors. More then 400 flower pots have been prepared and placed in NIFA premises Under the resource management program the crop residues and waste grains of Wheat, Mungbean, Chickpea, Canola and Maize are used as feed for Chicken, ducks, fish and have also been used for preparation of compost and propagation of mushrooms. Root stock of peach, plum and apricot has also been planted on 0.5 acre. |