Past Lessons Shaping our Future Strategies to Curb Residue Burning – Dr. Buttar
Protecting and restoring environment is shared responsibility of all of us, Dr GS Buttar, Director of Extension Education, and the Chief guest told farmers at ‘Kisan Mela’ organized at KVK Ferozepur under the umbrella of Punjab Agricultural University and ICAR ATARI Zone 1, Ludhiana on October 12, 2023. Speaking on the issue, Dr Buttar said […]
Harvest ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin at Proper Maturity: PAU Urges Fruit Grower’s
In the wake of controversy over the sale of immature Kinnow fruits in Abohar Mandi (as per the newspaper reports), the experts of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have advised the Kinnow growers and traders to focus on the future of this premium fruit, and harvest and market the fruit only when it reached the appropriate […]
KVK Jalandhar Advocate’s Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Fight Against Farm Fires
In a collective effort to address the pressing issue of farm fires and the resulting health and environmental hazards, KVK Jalandhar organized a camp to educate and inspire students about sustainable agricultural practices. Er Rupinder Chandel, Assistant Professor, Farm Machinery and Power Engineering (FMPE), expressed deep concern about the ongoing problem of farm fires and […]
PAU and University of Wolverhampton Eye Alliance in Language and Heritage
In a significant stride towards fostering academic cooperation and promoting cultural heritage, a fruitful interaction transpired between Dr. Opinderjit Kaur Takhar, Associate Professor of Sikh Studies and Director of the Centre for Sikh and Punjabi Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, UK and Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. Mr. […]
Five Student’s of PAU Shine at National Level
Five students of the first batch of B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture from the College of Horticulture and Forestry, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), have excelled in All India Entrance Examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Students, namely Keshav, Tamana, Sonia Devi, Shivdeep Thakur and Jagjit Singh appeared in […]
KVK Ropar’s CRM Campaign Continues
Under the ongoing campaign on ‘In-situ Management of Crop Residue’ Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ropar organized two programmes viz one village level awareness programme and one awareness camp on mobilization of school students on crop residue management on October 11, 2023 in the adopted village Bajrur and Senior Secondary School, Bajrur. The camps were organized under […]
KVK Fatehghar Sahib Spread’s Awareness about Paddy Residue Management
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fatehgarh Sahib, organized a village level camp on “Paddy Residue Management” at village Panchen on October 11 under the leadership of Dr Vipan Kumar Rampal, Associate Director (Training). About 100 farmers from village Panchen participated in the camp. In the camp, Dr Vipan Kumar Rampal emphasized on efficient management of crop […]
New Agro-Books by DR. A.S. Tanda Enrich Scientific Literature at PAU
In a significant event, three books edited by Dr. Amarjit Singh Tanda were formally introduced to the public. The titles of the books are ‘Advances in Insect Pollination Technology in Sustainable Agriculture,’ ‘Advances in Integrated Pest Management Technology: Innovative and Applied Aspects,’ and ‘Molecular Advances in Insect Resistance of Field Crops: Modern and Applied Approaches.’ […]
Training Programme on Micro-Irrigation Techniques in Rabi Crops Kicks off at Regional Station, Bathinda
A five-day training programme on “Enhancing Irrigation Water Use Efficiency Through Micro-Irrigation Techniques in Wheat and other Rabi Crops” kicked off at Regional Research Station, Jodhpur Farm, Bathinda under NABARD sponsored project titled “Amelioration of barren undulated land to cotton-wheat crop systems through micro irrigation using saline water in semi-arid region of Punjab.” Dr Anureet Kaur Dhaliwal, Senior Agronomist […]
KVK, Fatehghar Sahib Drives Awareness on Sustainable Paddy Residue Management
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Fatehgarh Sahib, led by Dr Vipan Kumar Rampal, Associate Director (Training), took a significant step toward sustainable agriculture by organizing a “Block Level Camp” on Paddy Residue Management in the village of Pola on October 10, 2023, and witnessed active participation from approximately 100 farmers from the region. During the camp, […]