Webinar on beekeeping held

Webinar on beekeeping held

Ludhiana: The Directorate of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organised a monthly webinar for members of the Progressive Beekeepers Association (PBKA) in which 58 beekeepers took part. In his welcome remarks, Dr TS Riar, Additional Director Communication and Programme Associate Director, said beekeeping was a profitable subsidiary occupation, from which farmers could reap good economic benefits along with agriculture. He called upon the beekeepers to encourage fellow farmers also to adopt this occupation for profitability. An entomology expert, Dr Jaspal Singh, dwelt upon the crawling of honey bees and European foulbrood disease, their causes, symptoms and management. Rajnish Tuli, from Punjab Agro, Chandigarh, informed about the schemes of Punjab Agro, which could be availed by the beekeepers for their benefit.

80 attend PAU Kisan Club’s online session

A total of 80 farmers attended the monthly webinar of the PAU Kisan Club today. The webinar was held under the guidance of Dr Jaskarn Singh Mahal, Director of Extension Education, PAU. Dr TS Riar, Additional Director Communication and Programme Associate Director, welcomed the farmers and highlighted the activities of the club. Dr Yuvraj Pandha, an entomology expert, and Dr Salesh Jindal, an expert of vegetable science, explained the integrated pest management and cultivation of summer vegetables, respectively. Agronomic practices starting from sowing till harvesting of summer vegetables were the thrust area. Farmers were also educated about caring of milch animals in summer season.