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The collaboration is part of FMC’s multi-year scholarship programme for renowned agricultural schools across eight states in India aimed at promoting talent in the field of agriculture

FMC India, an agricultural sciences company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with one of the country’s premier agriculture universities – Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana. The collaboration is part of FMC’s multi-year scholarship programme for renowned agricultural schools across eight states in India aimed at promoting talent in the field of agriculture. The MOU was signed by Dr Anandakrishnan Balaraman, Director, Research & Development at FMC India, and Dr Shammi Kapoor, The Registrar, PAU in the august presence of Dr Sandeep Bains, Dean, Post Graduate Studies, other Directors, Deans and Heads of various departments of the university.

Under the agreement with Punjab Agriculture University, FMC will award four scholarships annually to students from the university pursuing doctorate and master’s degrees in agricultural sciences. FMC will work with the university to identify its brightest students and develop their passion for science and research. Fifty percent of the scholarships have been earmarked for female candidates to encourage more women to pursue careers in agricultural sciences and research.

“The FMC Science Leaders Scholarship Programme is designed with an aim to create greater opportunities for aspiring scientists to develop their aptitude in agricultural research. Additionally, through the FMC scholarships, the awardees will be provided opportunity to internship and industry mentorship for their overall development. This will encourage students to pursue rewarding careers in the agricultural industry and eventually contribute to Indian agriculture by solving the emerging problems of the farming community,” said Dr Anandakrishnan Balaraman, Research and Development Director at FMC India.

The collaboration is part of FMC’s multi-year

Agro Universities, Seeds

As many as 52 farmers and scientists of the development departments participated in the webinar organised by PAU
The Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organised an online webinar on “Hybrid Seed Production of Vegetable Crops” under the guidance of Dr Tarsem Singh Dhillon, Head, Department of Vegetable Science, in which as many as 52 farmers and scientists of the development departments participated.

In his remarks, Dr Dhillon highlighted the scope and importance of hybrid seed production of vegetable crops. “Vegetable cultivation is of immense importance in today’s era for vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates,” he added.

Dr Salesh Kumar Jindal, Senior Vegetable Breeder, explained the activities like identification and maintenance of male and female flowers in tomato and chilli for successful production of hybrid seeds in detail.

Dr Satpal Sharma, Principal Vegetable Breeder, shed light on the activities like identification and maintenance of male and female flowers in muskmelon for successful production of hybrid seeds.

Dr Jagdish Singh, Soil Chemist, Regional Research Station, Gurdaspur, imparted knowledge about soil health management under vegetable crops. He shared experiences about sowing methods and fertiliser practices of different vegetables.

As many as 52 farmers and scientists