PAU- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ropar successfully conducted a vocational training programme on the ‘Nursery production of agroforestry trees’ from January 17th to 23rd, 2025, under the aegis of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and ICAR ATARI Zone 1 Ludhiana, in which fourteen farmers and rural youth from Ropar as well as nearby districts participated.
Dr. Satbir Singh, Deputy Director (Trg), KVK Ropar shared that the training programe aimed at equipping farmers with the skills required to establish and manage nurseries for a variety of agroforestry species, with a particular emphasis on Poplar, due to its high demand and economic viability. He discussed the scope and economic benefits of poplar nursery production and encouraged the participants to adopt the same.
Dr. Ankurdeep Preety, Assisstant Professor (Agroforesrty), discussed in detail about the propagation, cultivation and management techniques of nursery raising of the Poplar and other agroforestry species such as Eucalyptus, Melia, Shisham, etc. The participants also gained hands-on experience in preparation of poplar cuttings, planting of cuttings in field, pruning , irrigation & fertilizer management, integrated pest management (IPM) practices, and marketing strategies. The training aimed to ensure that participants can produce high-quality poplar nursery and other agroforestry species to meet market demands and earn higher income.
