Ganderbal, March 27 : In Ganderbal Law enforcement Wing of Agriculture department today seized 50 quintals of misbranded fertilizer viz Vermicompost/Organic Manure in many places of District Ganderbal.
The operation was carried out based on specific inputs by shahnawaz Ahmad Shah Chief Agriculture Officer Ganderbal in coordination with the Enforcement Wing of the Agriculture Department and other officers.
Following the confiscation, the concerned shop owners were served a show cause notice by the Law Enforcement Inspector Ganderbal.
Officials have reiterated that strict action will be taken against individuals engaged in the sale of misbranded or substandard agricultural inputs, which pose a threat to farmers and crop yields. The investigation into the matter is currently underway and shall be prosecuted in the court of law.
Pertinently, following the directions of Drector Agriculture kashmir zone wise teams comprising officials of agriculture departments, led by authorized personnel, are actively monitoring the sale of agricultural inputs across the district.
During the enforcement action, the Chief Agriculture Officer advised farmers to request testing reports and permissions from licensed holders before purchasing agricultural inputs.
Farmers have also been urged to report any suspicious products or activities in the market to the Law Enforcement Inspector Ganderbal. District Agriculture officer Extension Ganderbal, sub divisional Agriculture officer Ganderbal and many other agriculture officers where also present.
