Training
Nursery Management
Hands-on session on raising healthy nursery beds and seedling management.
01 — ABOUT
About KVK Gurez
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Gurez functions under SKUAST-Kashmir and ICAR. Located in the high-altitude Gurez Valley, we bridge the gap between agricultural research and ground-level farming practice through on-farm trials, technology demonstrations and skill-based capacity building.
Our mandate covers crop production, horticulture, livestock management, agroforestry and natural resource management — all calibrated for the unique cold-climate, short-season conditions of Kashmir's northern highlands.
500+
Farmers Trained
30+
Demos Conducted
12+
Villages Covered
8
Technical Staff
02 — LEADERSHIP
University Leadership
Prof. (Dr.) Nazir Ahmad Ganai
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor
SKUAST-Kashmir
Providing visionary leadership to SKUAST-Kashmir in advancing agricultural education, research and extension for the benefit of farming communities across J&K.
Prof. (Dr.) Raihana Habib Kanth
Director of Extension
SKUAST-Kashmir
Overseeing and coordinating all extension education programmes, KVK activities and farmer outreach initiatives across SKUAST-Kashmir's network.
03 — ACTIVITIES
Major Activities
Tulip Cultivation
Promotion of tulip cultivation as a high-value enterprise in Gurez Valley.
Farmer Trainings & Capacity Building
Skill-building sessions on nursery raising, IPM, post-harvest handling and livestock care.
Gurezi Kala Zeera Revival & Conservation
Revival, conservation and promotion of indigenous Gurezi Kala Zeera through scientific and organic cultivation practices.
MAPs Cultivation & Conservation
Promotion of medicinal & aromatic plants and sustainable agroforestry systems.
Livestock Management
Animal health camps, nutrition advisory and breed improvement support for smallholders.
Soil & Water Health
Soil testing, composting, and watershed-level conservation advisory for farming families.
04 — OFT
On-Farm Trials (OFT)
On-Farm Trials are conducted directly on farmers' fields to evaluate and validate improved technologies under actual agro-climatic conditions of Gurez Valley. They bridge laboratory findings with real-world farming practice.
Crop Science
Maize Variety Trial
Evaluation of improved maize varieties for yield, maturity and adaptability under Gurez's short growing season.
Yield assessment
Maturity index
Fodder
Fodder Crop Trial
Testing high-biomass fodder varieties suited to cold altitudes for improved livestock feed availability through winter.
Biomass yield
Cold tolerance
Horticulture
Vegetable Variety Trial
On-farm screening of improved vegetable varieties for local agro-climatic suitability and marketability in Gurez.
Yield
Marketability
Pulses
Pulse Crop Evaluation
Comparative study of lentil and pea varieties to identify best performers for high-altitude nitrogen fixation and food security.
N-fixation
Protein yield
MAPs
Medicinal Plant Trial
Trials on saffron, lavender and other medicinal & aromatic plants as alternate income sources for Gurez farmers.
Saffron
Lavender
Animal Science
Feed Supplement Trial
Evaluation of improved feeding practices and mineral supplements for enhanced milk yield and livestock health in winter.
Milk yield
Body weight
05 — FLD
Front Line Demonstrations (FLD)
Front Line Demonstrations are conducted on farmers' fields under direct supervision of KVK scientists to showcase the yield and income advantage of improved technologies over existing local practices. FLDs create visible proof for neighbouring farmers.
30+
FLDs Conducted
6
Crop Enterprises
12+
Villages Covered
200+
Farmers Reached
FLD — Maize
Kharif
Improved Maize Cultivation
Demonstration of hybrid maize varieties with recommended package of practices — seed treatment, spacing and fertiliser schedule.
Dawar, Gurez
40+ farmers
FLD — Floriculture
Spring
Tulip Cultivation
Front line demonstration of commercial tulip cultivation as a high-value income opportunity for Gurez Valley farmers.
Gurez Valley
25+ farmers
FLD — Fodder
Kharif
High-Yield Fodder Demo
Demonstration of improved fodder varieties to address the critical winter feed shortage for livestock in the Gurez Valley.
Multiple villages
50+ farmers
FLD — Vegetables
Summer
Vegetable Production Demo
Showcasing improved vegetable cultivation with polyhouse technology for extended season production in cold conditions.
Tulail, Gurez
35+ farmers
FLD — MAPs
Perennial
Medicinal Plant Demo
Demonstration plots of lavender, saffron and other high-value MAPs for alternate livelihoods and forest conservation.
Gurez Valley
30+ farmers
FLD — Livestock
Year-round
Improved Livestock Practices
Demo of scientific animal management — balanced rations, deworming schedules, and housing improvement for cold climates.
Multiple villages
45+ farmers
06 — EVENTS
Events, Trainings & Demonstrations
Demonstration
Fodder Production
On-site demonstration of high-yield fodder varieties and their management.
Outreach
Kisan Mela
Community mela connecting farmers with extension services and quality inputs.
Demonstration
Maize Crop Trial
Evaluation of improved maize varieties under high-altitude agro-climatic conditions.
Health Camp
Livestock Health Camp
Free veterinary services, vaccination and nutrition advisory for village livestock owners.
Awareness
Soil Health Awareness
Village-level awareness on soil health cards, organic inputs and nutrient management.
07 — TEAM
Scientists
Dr. Hilal Ahmad Malik
Senior Scientist & Head
Overall leadership and strategic direction of KVK Gurez programmes.
Dr. Jauhar Rafeeq
Scientist (Agroforestry)
Agroforestry and medicinal & aromatic plant systems for sustainable livelihoods.
Dr. Shahida Altaf
Scientist (Plant Protection)
Entomology, natural pest management, beneficial insects and organic crop protection.
Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Bhat
Scientist (Animal Science)
Livestock health, nutrition and breeding for cold-climate animal productivity.
Technical Staff
Tanzeer Hussain Khan
Programme Assistant (Computer)
ICT support, data management, digital documentation and online dissemination.
Ravi Kumar
Farm Manager
Farm operations, on-farm demonstrations and logistical support.
Manzoor Ahmad Khatana
Programme Assistant (Lab)
Lab analysis, sample handling and technical support during training.
08 — PUBLICATIONS
Publications & Downloads
Extension Bulletin: Maize
Best practices for maize cultivation in cold-climate conditions.
Download PDFGuidelines: Fodder Management
A practical guide for smallholder farmers on fodder cultivation.
Download PDF
09 — GALLERY
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Success Stories
After attending the KVK demonstration, I adopted the improved maize variety — my yield went up considerably compared to the previous season.
Ali
Dawar, Gurez
The livestock health training helped our entire village improve calf survival rates through the harsh winter months.
Zarina Begum
Gurez
KVK's timely seed distribution and soil health advice helped our group get quality inputs exactly when we needed them.
Fayaz Ahmad
Bandipora
10 — WEATHER
Live Weather — Gurez Valley
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TEMPERATURE TREND (7 DAYS)
11 — CONTACT
How to Reach KVK Gurez
Location & Directions
Lat 34.633964 • Lon 74.839485
- Nearest town: Bandipora — approx. 120 km by mountain road.
- Nearest airport: Srinagar (Sheikh ul-Alam), then road via Bandipora to Gurez.
- Public transport is limited — coordinate with local authorities or visit during scheduled programmes.
Check travel advisories in winter — road closures occur during heavy snowfall.