During the training camp of PAU Organic Farmers Club, experts of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) advocated organic cultivation for the chemical-free crop production and the safety of human health. A total of 65 organic growers attended the camp.
Dr TS Riar Additional Director Communication briefed about the benefits and future aspects of organic farming.
Dr SS Walia, Director of School of Organic Farming, urged the farmers to opt for Integrated Farming System Model which was a mix of agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry.
Dr AS Sidhu, an agronomist, and Dr Virendra Sardana, plant breeding and genetics expert, delved upon weed management in rabi crops and sarson cultivation and marketing, respectively.
Dr Swati Kapoor, an expert from PHPTC, talked about nutrition testing of food products, while Mr Satwinder Singh, District Supervisor, Punjab Agro Industries, explained the role of Punjab agro industries in organic farming.
Mr Gurdit Singh and Mr Manpreet Grewal shared their experiences of being progressive organic farmers and promoted the adoption of organic farming on a large scale.
AS Chahal, President of the club, welcomed the experts and the members and later, Varinder Singh from Communication Centre proposed a vote of thanks and coordinated the programme.
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