Field demonstration with happy seeder

ibune News Service

Amritsar, March 6

To create awareness among farmers about the proper usage of happy seeder machine, a field day was organised by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and Farmer Advisory Committee at Madhu Chhanga village on Friday.

The experts demonstrated the correct usage of the machine in a demonstration plot under the guidance of the experts. Dr Narinderpal Singh, District Extension Specialist, discussed the environment and natural resource management issues.

He highlighted the need of good agriculture for sustainable development and better livelihood of the farmers. To improve the livelihood of the small farmers he requested to put some area under vegetables for more employment and regular income flow.

Dr SS Dhaliwal, Principal Soil Chemist, PAU, stressed upon the importance of biofortification of field crops with micronutrients for nutritional security. He highlighted the role of micronutrients for vegetable and horticultural crops.

Dr Vivek Sharma, Soil Chemist, PAU, highlighted the importance of soil testing and judicious use of fertilisers in wheat sown with Happy Seeder technology. He also stressed upon the role of residue incorporation on soil physical, chemical and biological properties and details of the technology. Dr Gurmeet Singh, District Extension Specialist (Entomology), emphasised the safe use of plant protection technology to raise the crops. Dr Sukjhjinderjit Singh of KVK, Amritsar, discussed the role of livestock in the farming systems for income and employment generation.