Agri Dept holds 'District-Level Farmers’ Training Camp' on Kharif Crops in Ferozepur
Harish Monga
Ferozepur, April 10, 2026: A district-level farmers’ training camp focusing on the cultivation of Kharif (Sauni) crops was organised at Golden Resort, Kulgarhi, under the tutelage of Chief Agriculture Officer Dr Balwinder Singh. The camp was held by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in collaboration with the district administration and ATMA.
MLA Ferozepur (Urban) , Ranbir Singh Bhullar and MLA Guruharsahai Fauja Singh Sarari attended the event as chief guests and inaugurated the camp. Addressing a large gathering of farmers from across the district, they emphasised the need to protect natural resources like soil, water, and air, and urged farmers to adopt modern agricultural techniques suggested by experts for better productivity and sustainability.
Farmers were educated about the judicious use of fertilisers and pesticides, along with effective crop residue management to prevent environmental pollution. The district administration also appealed to farmers not to burn stubble and instead adopt sustainable alternatives like straw management and in-field decomposition.
Dr Balwinder Singh assured that an adequate supply of quality agricultural inputs, including seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides, would be ensured during the Kharif season. He shared that during 2025–26, samples of seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides were collected for quality checks, with necessary legal action being taken against substandard products.
Under the Soil Health Card Scheme, over 14,000 soil samples have been collected and are under analysis. Additionally, a modern soil testing laboratory worth ₹1.39 crore has been established in the district. The department has also organised numerous training camps, exposure visits, and farmer-scientist interactions under various schemes.
Under the Crop Residue Management scheme, over 1,600 machines were provided to farmers on subsidy, while additional machinery was distributed under the SMAM scheme. More than 1.37 lakh farmers in the district are benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.
Dr Karanjit Singh Gill, Joint Director (Extension and Training), who attended from Mohali headquarters, highlighted various departmental schemes and encouraged farmers to stay connected with field staff to avail maximum benefits.
Exhibitions by different departments, including Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University, Forestry, Horticulture, Milkfed, Markfed, IFFCO, Fisheries and others, remained a major attraction. Around 1,000 saplings of shade and fruit-bearing trees were also distributed free of cost by the Forest Department.
Experts from the Agriculture Department and Punjab Agricultural University shared technical knowledge on crop cultivation, scientific marketing practices, and efficient crop residue management.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Chief Agriculture Officer, who reaffirmed the department’s commitment to farmers’ welfare and urged them to take full advantage of government schemes.