Training Workshop On Hydroponics Agriculture Concludes At Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi

A 15-day training workshop to impart training to the farmers of Punjab on Hydroponics Agriculture under the project 'Testing indigenous hydroponics model for vegetable growing' concluded here on Monday at Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR).

RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Feb, 2018 ) :A 15-day training workshop to impart training to the farmers of Punjab on Hydroponics Agriculture under the project 'Testing indigenous hydroponics model for vegetable growing' concluded here on Monday at Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR).

The project was funded by Agriculture Development Bank, Government of Punjab to indigenize the latest agriculture practices and impart training to the farmers on hydroponics agriculture for the development of the agriculture sector.

It was the eighth and final session and over 290 farmers from across the country got training on hydroponics technology to experience the practices in their native areas to meet the domestic as well as the country's needs of food.

Prof. Dr. Sarwat N Mirza, Vice Chancellor (VC) PMAS-AAUR was the chief guest at the certificate distribution ceremony while deans, directors and staff members were also present on the occasion.

Prof. Dr. Sarwat N Mirza stressed the need for the demonstration, implementation and improvement of the technology and hoped that the farmers would not only apply the knowledge in their fields but also guide other farmers to test the results in their native areas and share their experiences to overcome the challenges and loopholes being confronted in enhancement of the technology in all areas of the country.

He said, "Improvement is the continuous process. Learn, admit and transfer the knowledge for the well being of others." He further said that the training session will be very helpful for the progressive farmers to improve their life standards and for the achievement of desired results.

He assured every support to the farmers for the development of the farming community. The VC thanked the government of Punjab for provision of funds for the training of the farmers on the hydroponics agriculture and hoped that the government will also support such programs and training in future.

He appreciated efforts of Prof. Dr. Safdar Ali, Director Institute of Hydroponics for their contributions to train the farmers on hydroponics agriculture and for the achievement of the targeted goals. At the concluding session, certificates were also distributed among the trainee farmers.