ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources Organizes Farmers Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Awareness Programme and Citrus Biodiversity Fair under NEH Scheme
“Biodiversity fair cum plant genetic resources conservation awareness programme was organized at ICAR-NBPGR, Regional Station, Umiam on 9th December, 2023. In both the programmes more than 100 farmers each participated and demonstrated the diversity of indigenous crops. In the programme at NBPGR RS, Umiam farmers from the villages of Sumer, Pyllun and Lumdaitkla under Ri-Bhoi […]
PJTSAU, Rajendranagar – Get DGCA Approval for Drone Pilot Training
The Director General of civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the “PJTSAU Drone Academy” for establishing Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) to provide agri-drone pilot training to farmers/diploma holders/ Agri graduates/unemployed rural youth with the assistance from M/s. Marut Drone tech Private Limited, Hyderabad for a period of ten (10) years. PJTSAU has immensely contributed to the development crop specific […]
KVK Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Hosts Comprehensive Training on Natural Farming
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Langroya, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar held a two-day training programme on natural farming at Alowal village from December 14th to 15th, 2023. The participation of 40 farmers and farmwomen enriched this initiative to promote sustainable agricultural practices. Mrs Renu Bala, Demonstrator (Home Science), commenced the training by warmly welcoming the […]
KVK Hoshiarpur Empowers Farmer’s Through Dairy Farming Training Program
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bahowal, Hoshiarpur, in collaboration with Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and ICAR-ATARI, Zone-I, Ludhiana, consistently conducts skill development courses to promote alternative livelihoods. Recently, a ten-day vocational training on dairy farming was held at KVK premises from December 6th to 19th, 2023. This initiative attracted 26 participants, including farmers, farm women, and […]
PAU Hold’s Meet of Extension Functionaries, Urges Farmers to not Panic in Case of Pest Attack’s
Taking a serious note of favorable weather conditions for the incidence of pink stem borer, outbreak of late blight, yellowing and weed emergence in wheat crop, the Directorate of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has advised the state farmers to not panic in case of attack of any insect-pest or disease. In this regard, […]