As many as 20 aromatic and spice growers attended the monthly training camp of PAU Aromatic and Spice Growers at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) today. The meet was held under the guidance of Dr TS Riar, Additional Director Communication and Programme Director.

Dr Rajendra Kumar, Programme Coordinator; Dr Khushdeep DHarni, Professor, School of Business Studies and Dr Gurveer Kaur, an expert of Processing and Food Engineering, explained improved production techniques of spices, marketing strategies for spices and modern techniques of spices processing, respectively. Experts promoted organic farming for residue-free production, cost effectiveness, meeting domestic requirements and tapping into employment opportunities.

Dr Kuldeep Singh, Head, Department of Extension Education, welcomed the experts and the farmers, while Amandeep Cheema, Coordinator, proposed a vote of thanks.