PAU Hold Training Course On Weed Management
Author(s): City Air NewsLudhiana, December 17, 2015: The Department of Extension Education of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) organized a training programme on “Weed Management in Rabi Crops” in the village Boparai Kalan. As many...
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Dec 17, 2015 12:30
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Ludhiana, December 17, 2015: The Department of Extension Education of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) organized a training programme on “Weed Management in Rabi Crops” in the village Boparai Kalan. As many as 30 farmers participated in this training, held under the guidance of Dr Jaswinder Singh Bhalla, Professor and Head, Extension Education.
Dr Simerjeet Kaur, Assistant Agronomist, stressed on the farmers not to use the un-recommended weedicide and adopt right spray technology for effective control of weeds like gullidanda. Besides, she discussed various types of weed flora, infesting the rabi crops and their harmful effects. She also explained the cultural and chemical weed management strategies for rabi crops.
Dr Lavleesh Garg, Assistant Professor, Extension Education, advised the farmers to follow PAU recommendations and read PAU farm literature regularly.
Dr Vipan Kumar Rampal, Assistant Professor, Extension Education, suggested deep ploughing before rotavator in wheat.
