LUDHIANA, MARCH 28:-----
Development of resource conservation technologies to rationalize the use of inputs in a need based and efficient manner is a priority area of research at Punjab Agricultural University. The University has developed several technologies for the conservation of soil fertility and water use efficiency. These views were expressed by Dr. Manjit Singh Kang, Vice-Chancellor, PAU while addressing farmers in a training camp organized by PAU, CSISA (Cereal System Initiative for South Asia), NBARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) in collaboration with Nathu Ram Jawala Bai Trust at Karni Khera village near Fazilka. Dr. Kang said that farmers should not burn paddy straw as this practice leads to loss of soil nutrients, environmental pollution and eradication of soil microbiota. He highlighted that the use of Happy Seeder machine helps in the residue management that chops the straw and sows wheat. Dr. Kang said that PAU organizes Kisan Mela with themes of environment protection and resources conservation. He honoured the local farmers namely Harpreet Grewal, Amit Sawan Sukha, Rachhpal Singh, Baldev Singh, Sultan Singh, Surjit Jain, Shankar Singh, Santokh Singh, Avtar Singh and Shinder Pal Singh for their efforts in water saving and environment protection.
The PAU experts including Dr. Yadwinder Singh, Dr. H.S.Sidhu, Dr. S.S.Thind, provided useful tips to farmers about resource conservation technologies and farm machinery. The Chief General Manager of NBARD, Mr. S.C.Kaushik, General Manager, Mr. D.C.Sharma and Dr. B.K.Ahuja from IIT, Delhi also addressed the farmers gathering. Dr. Yadwinder Singh proposed vote of thanks and highlighted the activities being undertaken under CSISA Project that he said has several hubs in different countries.
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