Opinions on stubble management techniques among farmers and scientists
  Patiala, November 1: A one-day awareness camp was organized at village Dittupur by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Patiala on the topic of crop residue management. About 60 farmers participated in this camp.
   On this occasion, K.V.K. In charge of Patiala Dr. Gurupdesh Kaur stressed on not burning crop residues and highlighted the adverse health effects of harmful fumes. Apart from this, he shared information with the farmers about the importance of coarse grains.
   During the awareness camp Dr. Rachna Singla, Professor (Horticulture) shared information on the use of straw in horticultural crops. Dr. Hardeep Singh Sabikhi, Assistant Professor (Plant Protection) gave detailed information on comprehensive pest and disease control in stubble management fields. In this regard, there was a discussion among the farmers and scientists about the stubble management techniques. On this occasion, progressive farmer Narendra Singh Tiwana thanked the farmers who came.