Chandigarh, May 15, 2015: Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar has developed, released and notified an early maturing yellow grain single cross maize hybrid HM13 for cultivation in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand. Also, two new cotton varieties of this university namely H1316 and H1353 have been identified for release in irrigated and rainfed areas. Apart from this, another variety of mungbean, MH 318, has been released for cultivation in Haryana.
This was revealed at a state level workshop of agricultural officers on kharif crops which began at the CCSHAU today. About 500 officers from state department of Agriculture and scientists of the university are participating in the workshop being organised to finalize agricultural strategies for ensuing kharif season.
While inaugurating the workshop Mr. Ramesh Krishan, Director General, Agriculture, Haryana emphasized on increasing production as well as quality of farm produce. He said though with the use of modern agriculture technology we had been able to increase the agriculture production yet its ill effects on human health and environment were also visible. He called upon agricultural experts to make the farmers aware of these facts and encourage them to divert to organic farming as well. He also stressed on creation of infrastructure for testing the quality of farm produce in the state. He said the farm experts should also make efforts to make farmers economically sound and able to face vagaries of climate.
Dr. S.S. Siwach, Director of Research apprised the agriculture officers about research achievements of the university during last year. He also threw light on the latest research findings in regard to crop production, crop protection, soil health and farm machinery.
Dr. R.S. Antil, Director Extension Education, presented report of activities undertaken by the university for transfer of new technology to the farmers. He said shortly six community radio stations would be set up at Krishi Vigyan Kendras situated in different districts of the state to give the farmers real time technology.
Dr. Suresh Gehlawat, Additional Director of Agriculture, Haryana, threw light on the production targets set for kharif crops. He also elaborated about preparations for the ensuing crop season. He said central and state governments had introduced several schemes to benefit farmers. The other speakers included Dr. R.K. Pannu, Dean, College of Agriculture and Dr. Neelam Khetarpal, Associate Director (Home Science).
The scientists of the university presented statistics of different research trials and shared information about insects-pests and other problems encountered in different crops last year. / (SK Vyas, Jalandhar)