Training Programme on “Advances in Production Technologies & Seed Production in Papaya”
Date: 21th August 2024 Last date for application: 20th August 2024 Time of Training: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Venue:-VC Room, ICAR-IIHR Course Director: Dr. C. Vasugi, Principal Scientist, Division of Fruit Crops Course Co-Director: Mrs. Anushma.P.L., Dr. PVR Reddy & Dr. Sriram Course Co-Ordinator’s: Dr. M.V. Dhananjaya, CEO & Dr. D. Kalaivanan, Treasurer, BESST-HORT […]
ICAR-IIHR’s Climate-Resilient and Nutrient-Rich Crop Varieties will be Dedicated to the Nation by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) in its six decades of research on fruits, vegetables, flower crops and medicinal crops has come out with 327 varieties/hybrids and 154 technologies. Improved and stress tolerant varieties/hybrids developed at the institute include fruit crops (38), vegetable crops (149) and flower and medicinal crops (140). Several varieties were […]
PAU-KVK Patiala led Tree Planting Campaign in Allowal Village
The PAU-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Patiala, organized a successful tree plantation campaign in the adopted village of Allowal. The event saw enthusiastic participation from over 60 farmers and farm women. Dr. Gurupdesh Kaur, Professor cum Incharge at KVK Patiala, emphasized the numerous benefits of tree plantation, including pollutant absorption, water quality improvement, shade provision in rural […]
Balancing Tradition and Health: the Case of Mustard and Canola Oil
Edible oil consumption in India is largely community-driven, varying by region based on traditional cooking habits, local availability, and climatic conditions. This interdependence of agriculture, culinary traditions, and health forms a virtuous cycle. For instance, in the northeastern, northern, and eastern regions, mustard oil is popular for its pungent flavour, integral to local cuisine. However, […]
PAU – Krishi Science Centre, Amritsar and Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) Organized an Awareness and Training Program for Farmers on Energy Efficiency and Conservation at Ground Level.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Amritsar and Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) organized an awareness and training program for farmers on 31.07.2024, on Wednesday, taking the initiative to increase energy efficiency and conservation at ground level. On this occasion Dr. Associate Director of Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Bikramjit Singh, inspired the use of […]
PAU Entered into an Agreement with Arizona Seeds for the Commercialization of Cucumber and Tomato Hybrids
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)31.07.2024 has entered into Memorandums of Agreement (MoA) with Arizona Seeds Pvt Ltd, Patiala, for the commercial seed production of Cucumber hybrid PKH-11 and Tomato hybrid PTH-2. Dr Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research at PAU, and Mr Mohammad Anwar, Managing Director of Arizona Seeds Pvt Ltd, formalized the agreements. Dr A […]