category Regional,, tags Regional,, DW BUREAU A one day workshop on In Situ Crop Residue Management was organised by the University School of Agricultural Sciences (USAS) and the University School of Sciences, Rayat Bahra University in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mohali. The programme started with lighting of the ceremonial lamp by all the dignitaries. Dr Amita Mahajan, Head of the Agriculture School, welcomed and introduced the guests. Dr Manoj Bali, Dean, University School of Sciences, shared his experiences of stubble burning and emphasized the need of creating awareness regarding crop residue management. Dr Shashi Pal, Assistant Professor, KVK, explained the ex situ use of paddy straw for livestock. Dr Harmeet Kaur from KVK sensitized the students about crop residue management techniques mainly in Punjab and Haryana in which she addressed bad effects of stubble burning. She explained the use of Happy Seeder, Super Seeder, Smart Seeder and other machines in the management of stubble. Dr Munish Sharma, from KVK, Mohali, discussed various career opportunities for agriculture students. He also spoke about the use of paddy straw for horticultural crops. Gurvinder Singh Bahra, Chancellor of the Rayat Bahra University, expressed hope that deliberations at the workshop would immensely benefit the stakeholders in management of crop residue. (editor dailyworld.in)