Office of the District Public Relations Officer, Sangrur
Bhawanigarh/Sangrur, 30 July 2025 FACT RECORDER
Punjab Desk: Punjab Agricultural University’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sangrur, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), organized a training camp on mechanical transplantation of paddy under the GEF-7 Project. The event took place in village Fatehgarh Chhanna, located in the selected block of Bhawanigarh.
On this occasion, Dr. Mandeep Singh, In-charge of KVK Sangrur, gave detailed information to the farmers about the benefits of mechanical paddy transplantation. He encouraged farmers to adopt this method, especially in view of the ongoing labor shortage during transplanting season. He also provided guidance on the judicious use of fertilizers and pesticides in paddy cultivation and raised awareness about mid-season paddy diseases.
Dr. Rukinderpreet Singh, Assistant Professor of Agronomy, shared insights on key aspects necessary for the success of mat-type nursery and mechanical transplantation. He further explained effective fertilizer and weed management in paddy fields. Additionally, he discussed the symptoms and treatment of zinc and iron deficiencies in paddy crops.
The program also included a discussion session and distribution of agricultural literature related to Kharif crops among the participating farmers. The event concluded with a field visit to observe mechanical paddy transplantation in practice.
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