A Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) team, led by Dr. Makhan Singh Bhullar, Director of Extension Education, visited farmers’ fields in Hoshiarpur district on July 16, 2024, to monitor weed management in sugarcane cultivation. Divulging details, Dr Bhullar said that sugarcane is grown extensively in this region, presenting significant challenges in weed control. Thus, the team visited various trials and assessed the performance of different weedicides in Rasulpur, Bodal, and Versha villages.
Farmers were advised to use recommended herbicides at appropriate doses and timings for effective weed management. The team included Dr. Hari Ram, Head of the Department of Agronomy; Dr. Gulzar Singh, Director of RRS Kapurthala; Dr. Rajinder Kumar; and scientists from FASC Gangian, including Dr. Charanjeet Kaur, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, and Dr. Indira Devi.
Dr. Bhullar discussed various issues concerning the area’s different crops, fruits, and vegetables. He urged the FASC scientists to ensure the dissemination of PAU technologies to every farmer in the district.
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