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Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) is a joint project of IRRI (International Rice Research Institute, Philippine) and CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Mexico). CSISA is working in Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh. CSISA, Pakistan is working for the improvement in farming systems through Conservation Agriculture.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Farmer’s field day at Chak No. 81/JB, Faisalabad

A farmer Rana Tahir Ali planted 2 acres wheat on beds at chak 81/JB Faisalabad. Fauji Fertilizers Company Limited (FFC), the largest fertilizer distributor in Pakistan joined CSISA, Pakistan in this demonstration.  FFC provided the soil analytical facilities, nutrient recommendations and the needed fertilizers. Bed planted crop was late planted on December 21, 2012. Yet the crop was markly superior to CP crop.
FFC held a farmer’s day on 18-04-2012 at the site. One hundred and fifty farmers attended the field day. Farmers were shown around the bed planted field and were explained the technology on site as well as in meeting place. Dr. Muhammad Aqil Khan showed farmers with the help of flexi charts, various CA technologies, their purposes and advantages. Beside wheat based CA technologies he discussed DSR technology for impending rice season. FFC staff discussed the nutrient needs on the wheat crop and facilities they are extending to farmers. At the end there was question- answer session which provided further details of the CA.
Recitation from Holy Quran
Dr. Khan addressing the participants
Participants of the meeting
Participants visiting BP field

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