Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. Gurshaminder Singh, Gaurav and Shivam

Abstract:
This research paper provides a comprehensive review of agronomic practices in the state of Punjab, India. The study aims to assess the current state of agronomy in Punjab, highlight the types of crops grown by the farmers, farmer landholding, varieties of wheat and paddy, seed treatment, source of seed, weed management, fertilizers, irrigation facilities, sowing methods, insect pest management, yield and post-harvest management. The study conducted in Kharar Block SAS Nagar (Punjab). Five villages were selected randomly. A questionnaire was prepared to interview the farmers. After the collection of the data from respondent’s data were classified and analyzed with the help of suitable statistical measures. As per the data collected overall 100%, of farmers grow wheat and about 98% of respondents grow paddy crop in their fields. Apart from these two crops around 68% of farmers grow fodder crop in their fields overall 28% of farmers cultivate the vegetable crops. The overall amount of fertilizers used by the respondents are more than the recommended dose. Phalaris minor is the major weed observed in wheat crop, apart from this about 92% of farmers face the problem of yellow rust in the wheat crop. The average yield of wheat, paddy, is 56.2, and 66.2 QTLs/acre respectively.