Patiala:Agriculture Department Launches Special Campaign to Collect Soil Samples: Chief Agriculture Officer

Patiala:Agriculture Department Launches Special Campaign to Collect Soil Samples: Chief Agriculture Officer

Over 10,000 soil samples collected in Patiala district so far; campaign to continue through June: Dr. Jaswinder Singh

Samples collected from farmers’ fields include: 458 from Bhunarheri, 1,491 from Ghanaur, 998 from Nabha, 865 from Patiala, 1,095 from Patran, 1,510 from Rajpura, 1,204 from Samana, and 1,896 from Sanaur

Patiala, June 10:

In line with the Punjab Government’s agricultural development initiatives and under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Dr. Preeti Yadav, the Agriculture Department, Patiala, has launched a special campaign to collect soil samples and provide scientific guidance to farmers for the upcoming Kharif (monsoon) season.

Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Jaswinder Singh informed that the district has been assigned a target of collecting 16,500 soil samples. So far, more than 10,000 samples have already been collected, and the campaign will continue throughout June.

He further shared the block-wise collection data: 458 samples from Bhunarheri, 1,491 from Ghanaur, 998 from Nabha, 865 from Patiala, 1,095 from Patran, 1,510 from Rajpura, 1,204 from Samana, and 1,896 from Sanaur.

Dr. Jaswinder Singh urged farmers to utilize fertilizers based on soil testing reports to improve productivity and protect soil health. He also advised against the cultivation of Pusa-44 and hybrid varieties, which can lead to long-term soil degradation. Additionally, he encouraged farmers to take advantage of government schemes such as the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.

To spread awareness at the grassroots level, the Agriculture Department has organized camps across various villages. These outreach activities are being conducted by departmental staff including Agriculture Development Officers (ADOs), Agriculture Extension Officers (AEOs), Agriculture Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), Block Technology Managers (BTMs), and Assistant Technology Managers (ATMs).

Awareness camps have been held in villages including Daun Kalan, Faridpur, Kauli, Alohra Kalan, Alohra Khurd, Swai Singh Wala, Jalalabad, Chauth, Dhingi, Sadohedi, Bohar Kalan, Bohar Khurd, Chaudhri Majra, Uchagaon, Lachkani, Kheri Manian, Mandaur, Ghamrauda, Lang, Chalaila, and Kotli.