55 farmers attend awareness camp in Nawanshahr on scientific straw management and soil health
Pramod Bharti
Nawanshahr (Punjab), April 24, 2026: Punjab Agricultural University–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Langroya, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, organised an awareness camp at Paragpur village, focusing on sustainable farming practices and soil health conservation.
Around 55 farmers participated in the programme, which highlighted scientific wheat straw management, the importance of maintaining soil fertility, and the role of local governance in achieving the vision of a developed India.
Dr Jaswinder Kumar, Assistant Professor (Agronomy), urged farmers to avoid stubble burning and instead adopt in-situ crop residue management techniques.
He stressed that incorporating wheat straw back into the soil helps improve organic matter and ensures long-term productivity.
Dr Raj Kumar briefed farmers about various government schemes aimed at supporting modern agricultural practices, while Jamandeep Kaur explained the importance of essential soil nutrients for better crop yield.
Dr Rajinder Kaur highlighted the direct link between soil health and human nutrition, noting that healthy soil leads to nutrient-rich and safe food. She also spoke about the role of Gram Panchayats in promoting sustainable agricultural practices at the grassroots level.