News Patiala: Punjab Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Gurnam Singh has announced that the deadline for paddy sowing in Patiala district is June 21, 2023. Farmers who sow paddy before this date may face legal action under the Punjab Preservation of Sub-Soil Water Act-2009.
Dr. Singh also advised farmers to use 1 kg of ferrous sulfate per acre mixed with 100 liters of water to spray on light soils to remove iron deficiency in paddy and basmati crops. He said that the spraying should be done using a round nozzle and not a mist nozzle.
Farmers with any queries regarding paddy sowing can contact the following officials:
- * Patiala Block: Dr. Avninder Singh Mann (80547-0571)
- * Bhunarheri Block: Dr. Jaspinder Kaur (95017-39428)
- * Nabha Block: Dr. Kuldeepinder Singh Dhillon (80547-04473)
- * Samana Block: Dr. Satish Kumar (97589-00047)
- Ghanor Block: Dr. Jupinder Singh Pannu (73070-59201)
