KVK Ropar Empowers Farmer’s in Soil Conservation on World Soil Day

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ropar, under the guidance of the Directorate of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, and ICAR-ATARI, Zone-1, commemorated World Soil Day on 5.12.2023 in the villages of Jhandian (Nurpur Bedi block) and Mahlan (Block Ropar). Dr Satbir Singh, Deputy Director (Training) of KVK Ropar, guided the celebrations to raise awareness and inspire […]

World Soil Day Organized at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Patiala

On the occasion of World Soil Day, Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana, Patiala organized a program on 5.12.2023 at village Chapar with the message ‘Soil and Water: Source of Life’ in which 50 farmers participated. done In this program Dr. Gurupdesh Kaur, in-charge, greeted the farmer heroes. He informed about the activities […]

KVK Hoshiarpur Empowers Farmer’s on World Soil Day at Burobari Village

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Hoshiarpur, observed World Soil Day at Burobari village, Mahilpur block, emphasizing the significance of soil testing for agricultural success. Dr Maninder Singh Bons, Associate Director (Training) at KVK Hoshiarpur, led the event with an overview of the day’s importance and insights into ongoing extension activities benefitting local farmers. Dr Bons stressed the pivotal role of […]

PAU Celebrates World Soil Day

The Department of Soil, Sciences, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), celebrated World Soil Day in association with the trainees of Centre for Advance Faculty Training (CAFT). Dr DK Benbi, Former National Professor and Honorary Scientist, Department of Soil Science, who was the chief guest, stressed upon sequestering soil carbon and keeping the soil healthy for sustaining […]

PAU Expert’s Advocate Soil Testing on World Soil Day

The Soil and Water Engineering Club, Department of Soil and Water Engineering, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), celebrated the World Soil Day (WSD) under the theme “Soil and Water: A Source of Life.” The chief guest Dr GPS Sodhi, Director of Extension Education, emphasized the need for soil and water testing, and the use of fertilizers […]

Honey, A Nutritional Food for All Age Groups: PAU Expert

“Honey, which is well-known for its biological, physiological and pharmacological activities, is a highly nutritional food for all the age groups,” observed Dr Sonika Sharma, a food and nutrition expert, at the monthly training camp of the Progressive Beekeepers Association (PBKA), held at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) today. As many as 28 beekeepers attended the […]

PAU Sign’s MoA for Commercialization of Chili and Tomato Hybrids

The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has inked a pact with ACSEN Agriscience Private Limited, Gurugram for the commercial seed production of chili hybrid – CH 52 and tomato hybrid – PTH 2. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by Dr Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research, PAU and Mr Girish Patil, Vice-President, ACSEN Agriscience […]