Summary:
Ludhiana November 23The Skill Development Centre Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) organised a two-day online training course on 'Precision Technologies for Fruits and Vegetables' for in-service candidates under the guidance of Dr Jaskarn Singh Mahal Director Extension Education. In total 19 agriculture horticulture and soil conservation officers and scientists from the PAU and its Krishi Vigyan Kendras attended the course. Dr Kiran Grover Principal Extension Scientist (Food and Nutrition) and course coordinator said implementing agricultural innovations was key for coping strategies in the context of climate change and food security. Dr Mahesh Kumar Narang Principal Extension Scientist (Farm Machinery and Power Engineering) and technical coordinator demonstrated types and uses of machinery for horticultural crops. Dr Rakesh Sharda an expert from the Department of Soil and Water Engineering explained the micro- irrigation system and polyhouse technology..