S. Ajit Singh and S. Gurdit
Singh of Village- Rasidpur,
Block-Chamkaur Sahib sharing
information flashed SMS as
under KMAS
Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Roop Nagar has been
very successfully transmitting the innovative technology generated by Punjab
Agricultural University, Ludhiana since the beginning of Kisan Mobile
Advisory Service project through Farmers' Portal in 2013. The
advisory aimed at faster horizontal diffusion of production and protection
technology among farming community engaged in various agricultural
activities viz. crop production, fruit and vegetable production, dairy
farming, bee keeping, mushroom production etc.. Farmers
throughout the district have been selected and KVK is providing information
through their mobiles as SMSs. Messages (SMS) on different
aspects viz. P.A.U. recommended varieties, sowing time, seed treatment,
fertilizer management, irrigation schedule and plant protection measures for
important crops of the district have been flashed so far. In addition, tips
for successful vegetable production and animal health have also been flashed
at appropriate time for the purpose.