Brace Yourself for no-Burn Agriculture: PAU vc to Scientist

At the monthly meeting on 05.10.2023 of the Extension and Research Review Committee at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor, asked the scientists to roll up their sleeves and brace themselves for no-burn agriculture in Punjab. “Working step by step and tracking minute by minute will go a long way in combating […]

PAU Trains Farmers in Nursery Raising of Vegetables

In all, 18 farmers participated in the two-day training course on 05.10.2023 “Nursery Raising of Vegetables,” organized at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) under the guidance of Dr GS Buttar, Director of Extension Education. The course was conducted in association with the Department of Vegetable Science, PAU. Dr TS Riar, Associate Director (Skill Development) and Additional […]

Parali Parbandhan Chetna Yatra led by KVKS of PAU at Regional Kisan Mela at Amritsar

Keeping its commitment towards conservation agriculture and effective Crop Residue Management (CRM), Punjab Agricultural University, through its Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Amritsar, KVK, Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran initiated the Parali Parbandhan Chetna Yatra on October 04, 2023. Dr Bikramjit Singh, Associate Director (Trg) of KVK, Amritsar, in his welcome address, discussed the achievements and facilities provided […]

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, La+Ngroya, Empowers Farmers with Paddy Residue Management Expertise

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Langroya, in collaboration with the Directorate of Extension Education, PAU, and ICAR-ATARI, Zone-1, Ludhiana, organized a block-level awareness camp on paddy residue management on October 3, 2023, in the adopted village of Daulatpur, aimed towards enlightening farmers about sustainable paddy management practices. Dr Maninder Singh Bons, Associate Director (Training) at KVK […]

PBKA Members get Training in Beekeeping at PAU, Elect New Members of Association

To expand the skills of the beekeepers, a monthly training camp was held at 04.10.2023 Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) for the members of Progressive Beekeepers’ Association (PBKA), today. A total of 55 beekeepers attended the camp which was organized by the Directorate of Extension Education. Dr Poonam A Sachdev, Principal Food Technologist, demonstrated the making […]

PAU VC Calls Upon Punjab Farmers to Adopt Surface Seeding for Straw Management

In a bid to wean away farmers from stubble burning, on 04.10.2023 the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed and recommended a new “Surface Seeding-cum-Mulching” technology which is operated using 45 horse power tractor and can sow wheat on 1.5 acres within an hour. Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, has called upon the farmers […]

PAU’s DSW Dr. Ns Jaura Selected as Member of Bathinda PTU Varsity

Dr Nirmal Jaura, Director Students’ Welfare, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has been selected as a member of Youth Welfare Council of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda for a period of two years. Having a long association of over three decades with PAU, Dr Jaura has made immense contribution to the field of Punjabi […]

PAU Student Bags Young Researcher Award

Ms Irin Das, a Ph.D student of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), College of Community Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has been conferred with the “Young Researcher Award” and the “3rd Best Paper Award” at the International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Shaping the Future Trends and Insights for Tomorrow,” organized by the Inspira […]

Stop Stubble Fires, use Paddy Straw For Mushroom Growing: PAU Urges Farmers

As many as 32 mushroom growers attended the five-day training course on “Mushroom Cultivation for Winter Season” which concluded at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) today. The course, planned specifically for the farmers and the farm women, was held under the guidance of Dr GS Buttar, Director of Extension Education, PAU. Dr TS Riar, Associate Director […]