Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi on Sunday inaugurated the Vegetable grafting unit at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University in Hisar.
Established at a cost of Rs 175 lakh, the unit aims to enhance vegetable crop production and increase farmers' incomes. Speaking at the inauguration, Joshi emphasized the benefits of the unit, highlighting that it will provide farmers with disease-free and high-quality vegetable seedlings.
Joshi pointed out that the unit's establishment will not only improve farmers' earnings but also offer consumers chemical-free vegetables. He noted that excessive use of pesticides and chemicals in vegetable production raises costs and deteriorates quality.
However, grafting technology can address these challenges, resulting in healthier crops and reduced reliance on chemical inputs. Prof. B.R. Kamboj, Vice-Chancellor of the university, described grafting as a unique horticultural technique that combats nematodes and soil-borne diseases while enhancing plant resistance to various environmental conditions.
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