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Biomass Incorporator (Modified Mould Board Plough with Clod Crusher) simultaneously performs the function of mould board plough along with breaking big soil clods.

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, inked a pact with Rajarh Agricultural Works, Mullanpur (Ludhiana) for the commercialisation of Biomass Incorporator. Dr Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research, PAU, and Gurdeep Singh signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations. Dr Mahesh Kumar, ADR (Agri Engineering); Dr Khushdeep Dharni, Associate Director, Technology Marketing & IPR Cell; Dr Mahesh Kumar Narang, Head, Department of Farm Machinery & Power Engineering; Dr. Rohinish Khurana, Professor and Dr. Aseem Verma, Scientist, Department of Farm Machinery & Power Engineering were also present on the occasion. Dr. Ajmer Singh Dhatt congratulated the Department of Farm Machinery & Power Engineering for the commercialisation of the technology.

Dr. Aseem Verma shared that PAU has been granted a patent for this machine by the Controller of Patents, Government of India. He added that Biomass Incorporator (Modified Mould Board Plough with Clod Crusher) simultaneously performs the function of mould board plough along with breaking big soil clods. This reduces the number of secondary tillage machinery operations needed for seedbed preparation. It can also be used to incorporate chopped green manure/biomass into the soil for improvement in soil health. The machine can be operated with 50 and above hp tractors. The field capacity of the machine is about 0.70 acres/h at a forward speed of 3.5 km/h. The soil pulverization index with the machine is 9.0-9.7 mm whereas for conventional mould board plough, it is 20.7-21.10 mm. The mixing index or bury efficiency (for green manuring) is 94.9-98.8 per cent.

Dr Khushdeep Dharni stated that PAU is striving hard to disseminate the outcome of its research to relevant stakeholders at the ground level. Technologies developed by PAU are quite popular and are being spread across the country through the process of commercialization.

Biomass Incorporator (Modified Mould Board Plough with

Agro Universities, India, R&D, Sustainable Energy

The agreement grants non-exclusive rights to the firm for implementing this sustainable energy solution across India.

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with a Sunam-based firm (District Sangrur) for the commercialization of PAU Fixed Dome Type Family-Size Biogas Plant technology, with a capacity ranging from 1m³/day to 25m³/day. The agreement grants non-exclusive rights to the firm for implementing this sustainable energy solution across India.

The MoA was signed by Dr. Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research, PAU, and Manjeet Singh, representing their respective organizations. Dr. Dhatt congratulated Dr. Sarbjit Singh Sooch for successfully commercialising this cost-effective and eco-friendly biogas technology.

Explaining the innovation, Dr. Sooch stated that the PAU Fixed Dome Type Biogas Plant is a brick masonry structure, making it durable, easy to construct, and suitable for all regions of the country. Unlike conventional floating drum biogas plants, this model is 60-70 per cent more cost-effective and requires significantly lower maintenance. Additionally, the digested slurry from the plant serves as a high-quality organic manure, enriching soil fertility.

Dr Sooch further shared that to date, over 60,000 such biogas plants have been installed in Punjab, validating its effectiveness. PAU’s excellence in promoting sustainable energy solutions was recognized with the “Best Centre Award-2024” under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Energy in Agriculture and Agro-based Industries.

Dr. Khushdeep Dharni, Associate Director, Technology Marketing & IPR Cell, PAU, shared that PAU has signed 14 MoAs for the commercialization of this innovative technology. He emphasized PAU’s dedication to developing and disseminating energy-efficient solutions, ensuring that scientific advancements reach farmers, entrepreneurs, and industries to promote sustainable agriculture and renewable energy adoption.

The agreement grants non-exclusive rights to the