Punjab Agricultural University’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Kapurthala concluded a five-day training programme on in-situ crop residue management from September 11 to 16, 2024. The training, conducted under the project “Promotion of Agricultural Technologies for In-Situ Crop Residue Management,” saw the participation of 25 farmers from various villages across the Kapurthala district.
Dr Harinder Singh, Associate Director (Training) at KVK Kapurthala, inaugurated the program and urged young farmers to collaborate and provide agricultural machinery, promoting eco-friendly farming practices. He emphasized strategic planning to target high residue-burning areas.
Dr Bindu, Professor of Agricultural Engineering, explained the use of Happy Seeder, Smart Seeder, Surface Seeder, and mulchers, detailing straw management techniques for wheat sowing. Dr Mandeep Singh, Assistant Professor (Agronomy), introduced recommended wheat varieties for sowing in residue-managed fields and shared dry and wet mixing methods for wheat planting.
A team from the Regional Research Station (RRS), Kapurthala, discussed management practices for sugarcane residue, while Dr. Amandeep Kaur, Associate Professor of Horticulture, highlighted multiple uses of straw in horticulture. Mrs. Avneet Kaur, Associate Professor (Home Science), shared techniques for utilizing paddy straw at the household level. Dr. Suman Kumari, Assistant Professor (Entomology), provided pest control guidance and rodent management strategies.
Mr Gagandeep, Assistant Professor (Soil Science), emphasized the environmental and economic benefits of incorporating paddy straw into the soil for improved soil health.
The training concluded with remarks from Dr Gulzar Singh Sangera, Director of RRS Kapurthala, and Dr Balbir Chand, Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) of Kapurthala, who addressed farmers’ queries on machinery procurement and encouraged the adoption of sustainable residue management practices to reduce crop residue burning.
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