Dr Manjit Singh Kang, vice-chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, was the chief guest while Dr N.S. Malhi, director, Extension Education, presided over the camp. The performance of wheat crop sown by Happy Seeder on 3.5 acres of the farm belonging to Iqbal Singh of the village was assessed by the PAU experts.

Dr Kang stressed upon the significance of managing rice straw for improving soil and environment health. He stressed the need for strong link between farmers and the university experts for proper implementation of technologies.

Dr. N.S. Malhi, Director of Extension Education, said that farmers needed to re-orient their approach from simply increasing crop yield towards profitability and quality, adding that it could be accomplished by bringing in value addition through diversifying and bringing some area under pulses, vegetables and fruits etc.

Dr S.K. Mann, dean, postgraduate studies and controlling officer of the project, said that the farmers should be familiar with information about proper inputs used in crop production and they must procure the right inputs from right sources.

Dr S.S. Ahuja shared information on cost-effective mechanisation in Punjab agriculture. Dr. H.S. Sidhu talked about the machinery development for rice residue management.

Dr. Neena Singla explained about the rat control in wheat sown in rice residues and Dr Yadvinder Singh informed farmers about the beneficial effects of managing rice straw by using Happy Seeder for sowing wheat.