LUDHIANA, JANUARY 28:-----
Agriculture has become knowledge intensive. Farmers must be aware about the recommended practices and techniques and apply them as per advice of experts. This was stated by Dr. Manjit Singh Kang, Vice-Chancellor, PAU while giving his remarks as the Chief Guest, to the gathering of farmers in a Potato Field Day held in village Dhogri, district Jalandhar, organized by M/s Syngenta India Ltd. He said that proper vigilance of any pest or disease outbreak is essential for taking up timely control measures. Dr. Kang said that PAU, through flash messages and extension outreach mechanism has advised farmers to take timely control measures of diseases like late blight of potato adding that it has helped to manage the disease effectively. Dr. Kang appreciated Syngenta India Ltd., for supporting the dissemination of knowledge and technologies generated by PAU to help farmers.
Mr. Rajesh Jain, Vice-President, Syngenta India Ltd. discussed about Syngenta\'s efforts in farmers service and highlighted its further programmes. Mr. Malwinder Singh Malhi provided tips for the safe use and handling of pesticides. Members of Confederation of Potato Seed Farmers (POSCON) also participated in the programme. Dr. R.K.Goel, a former Plant Pathologist from PAU, explained the demonstration fields on the management of potato diseases, to the participants. Mr. Pawanjot Singh, the farmer thanked the Chief Guest, experts, members of POSCON and farmer participants.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
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