ICAR-IGFRI, Regional Research Station Srinagar-190005

On 11 Feb 2026, ICAR-IGFRI RRS Srinagar, in collaboration with Division of Livestock Farm Complex, FVSc & AH (RS Pura), SKUAST-Jammu, conducted an awareness cm training program at Kotli Charkha, Bishnah. Focus: scientific fodder cultivation, animal health & balanced nutrition. 53 SC farmers participated. Fodder seed, farm Implement kits & vet medicines were distributed among the farmers...
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Indian Council of Agricultural Research Icar-igfri Jhansi

On 10.02.2026 at Datta Talab, Birpur (Samba), ICAR-IGFRI RRS Srinagar, in collaboration with KVK Samba, organized a one-day Awareness cm training Camp on scientific cultivation of fodder crops under rainfed conditions. 77 SC farmers, mostly women, participated. Sessions covered fodder production, livestock health, and climate-resilient practices. Fodder seed, drudgery-reducing tools, and veterinary medicines were distributed among the farmers...
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Indian Council of Agricultural Research Icar-igfri Jhansi

ICAR-IGFRI RRS Srinagar, in collaboration with Advanced Centre for Rainfed Agriculture, Rakh-Dhiansar, Samba, organized a One-Day Training-cum-Awareness Programme on Scientific Cultivation of Fodder Crops under Rainfed Conditions under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP).
The programme focused on promoting location-specific fodder technologies to ensure year-round fodder availability, enhance livestock productivity, and strengthen climate resilience in rainfed areas. Dr. S. K. Gupta, Director Research, SKUAST-Jammu, attended as Chief Guest and highlighted the role of integrated crop–livestock systems in improving farm income.
The training, coordinated by Associate Director Research, ACRA, Dr. Syed Sheraz Mahdi, witnessed participation of 81 farmers, including women, with interactive technical sessions on fodder production, livestock health, and contingent crop planning. Farm Implement kits, fodder seed, and veterinary medicines were distributed to farmers under the SCSP initiative...
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Indian Council of Agricultural Research Icar-igfri Jhansi

This January 26th, let’s promise to be better citizens....A great nation is built by great people.... Happy Republic Day to all...

Today, under the able coordination of the Master Trainer Dr. O. C. Sharma, along with Dr. Puneet, the Rashtriya Karmayogi Large-Scale Jan Seva Training Programme was successfully completed at ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture. The programme witnessed active participation of officers and officials from ICAR-NBPGR, RS Srinagar; ICAR-IGFRI RRS Srinagar; and Icar Kvk Baramulla.,...

Day two of the workshop was dedicated to meaningful engagement with the pastoralist community—in their own setting, listening to their experiences, traditional knowledge, and everyday challenges. The interactions reinforced a powerful message: sustainable grassland management is not possible without the active participation of pastoralists.
This approach strongly resonates with the spirit of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026, which advocates inclusive, community-led governance of rangelands worldwide.
Rfs Srinagar
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Icar-igfri Jhansi

The Dept. of Botany, University of Kashmir, in collaboration with ICAR-IGFRI RRS Srinagar, organized a two-day workshop on “Managing Invasions for Grassland Restoration and Resilience”, inaugurated by Hon’ble VC Prof. Nilofer Khan.
The workshop brought together eminent experts including Prof. Mahesh Shankaran (NCBS, Bengaluru), Dr. G. Balachander (Krishi Bounty Biotech), Dr. Zaffar A Reshi, Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Shah, Dr. Anzar A Khuroo, Dr. S.N. Zaffar, along with IGFRI scientists Dr. Suheel Ahmad, Dr. Nazim Hamid Mir & Dr. Atufa Regu and representatives from Himalayan Pastoral Trust led by Dr. Shahid Sulaiman...
Deliberations focused on ecological impacts of invasive species and science-based, integrated strategies for grassland restoration, productivity enhancement, biodiversity conservation & climate resilience..

ICAR recognized Hortipasture Technology (apple & almond based) developed at with Dr. Suheel Ahmad as lead developer and Drs Nazim and Sheeraz as associate developers, integrates fruit orchards with pasture grasses and legumes to boost fodder availability, land productivity and environmental sustainability....

Collaborative Awareness Programme on Farmers’ Day (23 December 2025) on fodder innovations held at RRS Srinagar in collaboration with Rfs Srinagar...
Seed kits of tall fescue, Orchard and rye grass and Crown vetch were distributed among the farmers of Banhar, Chadoora Budgam....
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Indian Council of Agricultural Research

The Regional Fodder Station (RFS), ICAR-IGFRI Regional Research Station Srinagar, in collaboration with the Sheep Husbandry Department, conducted a Collaborative Awareness Programme to sensitize farmers on improved fodder production technologies.