Ludhiana: As the two-day Kisan Mela concluded at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Saturday, shor length rice seed types PR 121, 114 126 and 122 sold like hot muffins on the ultimate day of the fair.
Farmers have been also attracted to the stalls of basmati types 1121, 1509 and the newly released 1718. However, box functionaries recommended them not to grow basmati on huge spaces as there was a vital drop in crop prices.
PAU’s agro-industrial ground used to be abuzz with actions relating to box demonstrations, farmers-scientist interactions, technical consultation, sale of quality seeds and farm literature, and cultural programmes. Winners of more than a few farm competitions have been awarded prizes on the concluding day of the event.
Varsity students had also displayed cup coasters comprised of paddy straw amid many other fashions.
AS Miglani, Punjab secretary group of workers and undertaking director, Directorate of Ground Water Management, who used to be the chief visitor, expressed concern over the water disaster in Punjab. He stated, “To produce one kg of paddy, four,000 litres of water is being used. Though the state government is providing unfastened electrical energy and water, the farmers should value these sources and preserve them for long term generations. There is an pressing need to adopt cultivation of different crops similar to end result, greens and flowers.”
Miglani also underlined the will for specializing in marketing tactics to provide financial benefits to farmers.
PAU vice-chancellor Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon stated, “With the rising agrarian challenges, the will of the hour is to cut back the price of cultivation, make even handed use of farm inputs, care for farm accounts, and grow vegetables and fruit for home consumption.”
Dhillon also emphasised on adopting subsidiary occupations similar to beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, dairy, poultry and many others. for reaping financial benefits. He disclosed that there was 57 in step with cent lower in stubble burning in Punjab because of which the environmental air pollution has lessened.
Presenting the research highlights, Dr Navtej Bains, director of research, PAU, stated, “Farmer’s revel in, feedback and enter is essential for the luck of agricultural research.” He informed in regards to the traits of the newly advanced kinds of basmati, kharif maize, summer season moong, Napier bajra, guava and fig. He also apprised the farmers of the newly recommended manufacturing and protection applied sciences.
Farmers have been also attracted to the stalls of basmati types 1121, 1509 and the newly released 1718. However, box functionaries recommended them not to grow basmati on huge spaces as there was a vital drop in crop prices.
PAU’s agro-industrial ground used to be abuzz with actions relating to box demonstrations, farmers-scientist interactions, technical consultation, sale of quality seeds and farm literature, and cultural programmes. Winners of more than a few farm competitions have been awarded prizes on the concluding day of the event.
Varsity students had also displayed cup coasters comprised of paddy straw amid many other fashions.
AS Miglani, Punjab secretary group of workers and undertaking director, Directorate of Ground Water Management, who used to be the chief visitor, expressed concern over the water disaster in Punjab. He stated, “To produce one kg of paddy, four,000 litres of water is being used. Though the state government is providing unfastened electrical energy and water, the farmers should value these sources and preserve them for long term generations. There is an pressing need to adopt cultivation of different crops similar to end result, greens and flowers.”
Miglani also underlined the will for specializing in marketing tactics to provide financial benefits to farmers.
PAU vice-chancellor Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon stated, “With the rising agrarian challenges, the will of the hour is to cut back the price of cultivation, make even handed use of farm inputs, care for farm accounts, and grow vegetables and fruit for home consumption.”
Dhillon also emphasised on adopting subsidiary occupations similar to beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, dairy, poultry and many others. for reaping financial benefits. He disclosed that there was 57 in step with cent lower in stubble burning in Punjab because of which the environmental air pollution has lessened.
Presenting the research highlights, Dr Navtej Bains, director of research, PAU, stated, “Farmer’s revel in, feedback and enter is essential for the luck of agricultural research.” He informed in regards to the traits of the newly advanced kinds of basmati, kharif maize, summer season moong, Napier bajra, guava and fig. He also apprised the farmers of the newly recommended manufacturing and protection applied sciences.
57% drop in stubble burning in Punjab: PAU VC
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