Discussions were held on organic manures and vermicomposting for improving soil fertility
The Skill Development Centre under the aegis of the Directorate of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, recently organised a five-day online training on organic farming. 31 farmers and farm women participated in the training.
Dr Kuldeep Singh, Associate Director, Skill Development, explained the importance of organic farming. Dr Rupinder Kaur, Course Coordinator said that the training in the troubled pandemic times is a knowledge booster for the farmers and farm women to increase their working skills.
Dr CS Aulakh, Director, School of Organic Farming, PAU, Ludhiana thoroughly explained Organic farming standards and certification. Dr AS Sidhu (Technical Coordinator) explained about the organic cultivation of field crops. Dr Neeraj Rani explained about organic manures and vermicomposting for improving soil fertility.
Dr Jupinder Kaur explained the role of bio-fertilizers in improving soil health. Dr Subhash Singh shed light on insect-pest management in organic farming, Dr Manmohan Dhakal informed disease management practices, while Dr SS Walia introduced the organic integrated farming system. Dr Manisha Thakur and Dr Kuldeep Singh Bhullar explained about organic farming of vegetable and fruit plants respectively.
Cultivation of aromatic and medicinal plants was discussed by Dr Rajinder Kumar, while Dr Khushdeep Singh Dharni gave tips on marketing strategies for organic products.
Dr Lavleesh Garg explained about the ‘UDDAM’ & ‘UDDAN’ programme of Punjab Agribusiness Incubator (PABI) project. He further stressed that the Skill Development Centre; PAU will organise more online training for farmers and farm women shortly.
Dr Rupinder Kaur proposed the vote of thanks and urged the participants to utilize the training knowledge in their general life and also in their profession.
