Field days were organized to showcase the weed management technologies on 10th March, 2015 at village Simariya, near Gosalpur and on 13th March, 2015 village Bijora, near Panagar in which a large number of farmers from Simariya, Khinni, Bhadam, Khajuri, Mangaon and Ramkhiriya , Bijora, Behar, and Umaria-choubey villages participated. The farmers visited the wheat fields grown following the principles of conservation agriculture. This technology reduced the cost of cultivation by Rs.2500 per acre besides conserving the resources, soil fertility and environment.

The farmers interacted with the scientists and were given technical know-how. Practical demonstration of crop sowing by “Happy Seeder” was also undertaken. Dr. A. R. Sharma, Director urged the farmers to adopt improved technologies, and assured all possible support and guidance from the Directorate.