124 Students of B.Sc. Agriculture from Baba Farid College selected For Internship Programme Regarding Monitoring of Insect Pests Infestation on Cotton in Cotton Belt Area of Punjab

Keeping in view the disastrous effect of insect-pest infestation on cotton from last few years especially of white fly, Director Agriculture, Punjab chaired a high level meeting on 12th March 2018 in which Agricultural Graduates 124 from Baba Farid College, Deon have been selected for the internship programme for the purpose of surveying and monitoring the cotton belt area where there is disease progression in aggressive manner, for four months viz., 15th June -15th September 2018.

These intern students will cover eight districts of Punjab viz., Bathinda, Faridkot, Ferozpur, Mansa, Barnala, Sangroor, Moga and Mukatsar Sahib in which approximately 1000 villages are selected. During their internship programme, these interns will aware farmers and villagers of the deleterious effects of insect pests on cotton crop, economic threshold value of these pests and the effective methods of their control which in turn maximizes the yield of cotton with least inputs and magnifying the economical returns.

These intern students will get stipend of Rs 12,000-Rs 15000 per month during their internship programme.

“La Revedere Farewell Party 2K18” Organized by Department of agriculture, Baba farid College, Bathinda, To Give Farewall to Outgoing Students on 24th April 2018

On dated 24th April 2018, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students of B.Sc. Agriculture 6 year (Batch 2012-2018) under the theme “La Revedere Farewell Party 2K18”. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (12th semester of 6 year) by their juniors of 10th semester of 6 year. The students and faculty members did a lot of preparation for organizing the part in a memorable way. Various performances like mimicry, bhangra, folk dance, solo song etc. were performed to enthrall the occasion. Honorable chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal; Director Admin, Mrs. Paramjeet Kaur Dhaliwal; Principal BFC, Dr. Manish Bansal; Dean Social Welfare, Mr. Narinder Singla and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal extended their warm wishes to the outgoing students and wished them all the best for their future prospects. Last but not the least, Honorable Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Baljot Singh; Miss Farewell, Ramanpreet Kaur; Mr. Handsome, Jatinder Singh and Miss Charming, Manpreet Kaur. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

“Hasta la Vista Farewell Party 2K18” Organized by Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, To Give Farewell to Outgoing Students on 16th April 2018

On dated 16th April 2018, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students (Batch 2014-2018) under the theme “Hasta la Vista Farewell Party 2K18”. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (8th semester of 4 year) by their juniors of 6th semester of 4 year. The students and faculty members did a lot of preparation for organizing the part in a memorable way. Various performances like bhangra, folk dance performances of girls, folk dance by north-eastern students etc. were performed to enthrall the occasion. The Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma, Deputy Director Activities S. Harpal Singh, Dean (FoA) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. Last but not the least, Deputy Director Activities and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Kapil Sharma; Miss Farewell, Begita Adhikari; Mr. Handsome, Balwinder Singh and Miss. Charming Bipin Deol. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

Faculty Development Programme on “Novel Approaches in Research for Agriculture and Biotechnology” on 16th & 17th January 2018

Department of Agriculture and Department of Biotechnology organized two days Faculty Development Programme on “Novel Approaches in Research for Agriculture and Biotechnology” on 16th & 17th January, 2018. On the first day Dr.Surbhi Sharma Assistant Professor, Agriculture Department welcomed the speakers and faculty members and briefed about the various sessions of the programme. The session was started with the presentation of Dr. Ajit Pal Singh, Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, KVK (Bathinda) on Dairy farming in which he discussed various issues related to management of cattles, quality milk production, breeding methods for the production of new hybrids, marketing of milk products and cost benefit ratios. He solved various queries asked by the faculty members related to poultry, animal management and cattle rearing. Dr. S S. Bal, Dean, Department of Agriculture honoured Dr. Ajitpal Singh with memento. Then, Dr. G.S.Mahal, Senior faculty member of Agriculture Department, Baba Farid College, discussed about the procedure of release and notification of varieties developed by breeders/scientists. He clarified the various concepts that how varieties of various field crops undergone the process of different trials until they are released for distribution to the farmers with respect to distinctiveness, stability and uniformity testing of plant varieties.. After lunch break, Dr.G.S.Gatoria Senior faculty member of Agriculture Department, Baba Farid College, showed various techniques of management of Apis spp. used for honey production, artificial insemination in bees and eco-friendly co-ordination of bees with humans. Afterwards, Dr.Tarlok Singh, Senior faculty member of Agriculture highlighted on the shift in weed flora in the Punjab due to the vast production of paddy crop in the state which was not grown earlier back to 1970 and gave basic information about the floral characteristics of important agriculture, aquatic and xerophytic weeds. Mr. Pankaj Nagpal, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, explained electrophoresis in detail through practical demonstration. On the second day i.e. 17th January 2018, Dr. Prakash Singh Assistant Professor Department of Biotechnology welcomed the dignitaries and faculty members and précised the various sessions of the day.

The session was started with the presentation of Dr. Manisha Dhiman, Assistant professor, Central University, Bathinda on the applications of molecular techniques in agriculture. She discussed the various molecular tools and methodologies related to agriculture and briefed about biofertilizers and biofungicides used in the production of various crops. She briefed that how MAS (Marker Assisted Selection) simplifies the hybrid production in plants in comparison to the conventional breeding. She cleared various questions related to molecular biology as well as biotechnology. She was honoured with a memento given by Dean of Agriculture Department. After her lecture, Mr.Gurpreet Singh a member of Kheti Virasat Mission, Jaito, Faridkot explained organic farming and its impact on the health of human beings and animals, soil fertility and obviously on plants flora and fauna. He was on eye-opener for the mankind as he explained that how food consumed by us is toxicated with the large amount of applications of fertilizers and pesticides and how its directly or indirectly effect the various issues of human health. Moreover he told various successful stories of his mission related to growth of crops by applying organic farming. He demonstrated that how vegetables should be grown in the field as well as in the kitchen garden practically. Besides, he distributed pamphlets, booklets and magazines of his mission among the faculty members. With his practical demonstration the two day faculty programme was concluded by honouring him with a token by Dr. S.S. Bal.

Rangoli and Diya Making

On 16th October 2017, students of 4 year 1st sem, 3rd sem and 5th sem of Agriculture Department Baba Farid College organized a competition on Rangoli and Diya making to celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali. Students participated and prepared beautiful diyas and colourful Rangoli in which Jharmal singh 4 year 3rd sem organized former whereas Vipandeep Singh  latter. Dr. Manish Bansal, Principal Baba Farid College along with Mr. Jagmeet Singh Deputy Dean Activities distributed prizes among the winners as the judgment was done by Ms. Shivangi Saxena and Ms. Shelly (Assistasnt Professors, Department of  Biotechonology). The position holders for above two competitions are as:
For Rangoli competition Ist prize Jasmine Kaur and Gagandeep Kaur; 2nd prize Ritik, Amandeep Kaur, and Pawanpreet Kaur and 3rd prize Karan Chaudary and Parampreet Kaur

For Diya making Ist prize Jharmal Singh, Vipandeep Singh, Lovepreet Kaur ,Jaspeet Kaur  and Harmanjot Singh; 2nd prize Hardeep Singh , Harsirat Singh and Adit Singla and 3rd prize Harkiran Kaur and Jasmine Kaur

Last but not the least, consolation prize was given to Bahadur Singh

Pollution free Diwali

To celebrate pollution and noise free Diwali this year, students of Agriculture Department of Baba Farid College take an initiative in this step by organizing a poster presenting competition on the theme of Pollution free Diwali on 12th October 2017. About 22 students of B.Sc. Agriculture 4 year 1st and 3rd Semester, participated enthusiastically in this competition and presented their posters on the occasion. Dr Harbans Lal Jasuja, Dean (Faculty of Science Department), was the chief guest of the event for encouraging the students to make this Diwali green and pollution free. He distributed prizes among the winners of the competition as first position was achieved by Adit Singla, Jaspreet Kaur, Arshdeep Kaur; 2nd position by Hanish Sharma, Amandeep Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur and 3rd position by Samandeep Singh, Arpandeep Singh and Piyush.

“Agri Fresher’s Beat 2K17” ORGANIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUTURE, BABA FARID COLLEGE, BATHINDA, TO WELCOME THE FRESHERS ON 26th SEP. 2017.

Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Freshers Party to welcome the newcomers under the theme “Agri Fresher’s Beat 2K17”. The function was well organized and occurred in a very descent manner in order to welcome the freshers (1st semester of 4 year (Agri.) by the students of 3rd semester of 4 year (Agri.). Both Freshers and older ones performed thrilling and folk-oriented stage performances. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but only few faculty members especially ‘Activity members’ helped the students for organizing the same. The total gathering was nearbout 430 which included students, HoD’s of the respective faculties and other Faculty Members.

Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra group; Malawai Gidda, Skit and Modelling were performed on the occassion.

The chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, also welcomed the new faces of the college and appreciated the overall arrangements of Freshers party. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated. Besides, Deputy Director Academics  Dr. Pardeep Kaura , Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma; Deputy Director Facilities, S. Harpal Singh; Principal Baba Farid College Dr. Manish Bansal; Dean Student Welfare Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party.

Last but not the least, Honourable Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Fresher Prampreet Singh; Miss Fresher Sumandeep Kaur; Mr. Talented Jagseer Kumar and Miss Talented Simrandeep Kaur; Miss Charming Anshu; Mr. Handsome Binny Pratap Singh and the winners of the modelling round.

“Farewell Party 2017” Organized by Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, To Give Farewell to Outgoing Students on 28th April 2017

On dated 28th April 2017, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students, who were for long time of 6 years in this college, under the theme “Farewell Party 2017”. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (12th semester of 6 year) by their juniors of 10th semester of 6 year. The students and faculty members especially ‘Activity members’ did a lot of preparation for organizing the part in a memorable way.

The Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. These heart breaking performances made them to sit for more than an hour out of their busy schedule to applause the efforts of the students. The Quawali of students was different from other performances of the party and it was widely appreciated.

Last but not the least, Deputy Director Activities and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Navjinder Singh, Miss Farewell, Amandeep Kaur, Mr. Personality, Zora Singh, Mr Gabroo Dharamjot Singh, Mr Descent Ajaypal. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead. The students of 6 Year 12th semester presented a token of love to the department as a symbol of their memories.

“Farewell Fiesta” Organized by Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, to Give Farewell to outgoing Students on 26th April 2017

On dated 26th April 2017, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students of 4 Year 8th Semester under the theme “Farewell Fiesta”. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (8th semester of 4 year) by their juniors (6th semester of 4 year). Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra solo, Duet Bhangra were performed on the occasion. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but faculty members especially ‘Activity members’ helped the students for organizing the same.

 The Deputy Director Academics Dr. Pardeep Kaura; Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma; Deputy Director Facilities S. Harpal Singh;Vice Principal Mr Manish Bansal and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. Dr. S. S. Bal extended their warm wishes to the outgoing students and wished them good luck for their future prospects.

Last but not the least, Honorable Deputy Director Academics and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Jatinder Singh; Miss Farewell, Amandeep Kaur Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

BFC Entrepreneurship Programme 2017

Department of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Medical Sciences organized One day Exhibition cum sale by the Students under ‘BFC Entrepreneurship Programme 2017’ at BFGI campus for creating student’s awareness towards Entrepreneurship as career opportunity and also an initiative towards Indian Government’s ‘Start Up' Programme. In this programme, students enjoyed during the sale of products and they also earned pretty good amount. These products were prepared by the students under the live project programme of BFC. Students got immeasurable experience to become an entrepreneur and got a prodigious motivation from it. Students prepared various products such as Rose Water, Ark e Zeera, Ark e Tulsi, Amla Dry Fruits, Triphla Churan/ Ark e Triphla, Ayurvedic remedy for Uric Acid, Herbal Shampoo, Face Pack & Lip Balm, Bio- Fertilizers, Wheat grass powder, Tooth powder, Pickles and Squashes, Honey, Desi Ghee and khoa. Under the guidance of HODs and teachers, students enjoyed the event and felt that they use their study in their relative fields. Along with study, they want to contribute their own small scale business. Students are earning under earn while learn programme already started by BFGI.

National Nutrition Week, Celebrated on 6 Sept. 2016

On the occasion of National nutrition week, celebrated on 6th Sept.2016, Dr. Valentina Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College has delivered a praiseworthy presentation on Food Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Mind Diet. Apart from information about nutritious food and importance of hygiene, she insisted on habit formation. Almost each and every person is aware about healthy diet and exercise but the problem is that no one follows the routine on daily basis. According to her by just bringing 1% of change in yourself can be really beneficial in your life time. The secret of healthy life was also discussed during the presentation in which it was insisted that there should be low intake of three white’s i.e. Fat, Sugar and Salt and high intake of roughage and water. She also discussed about the formula of healthy life “Healthy diet + Exercise = Long disease free life” .Along with this a very interesting concept of mind diet was also explained by her which includes thoughts, ideas and experiences your mind is exposed to. Over all it was a very interesting, interactive and informative presentation delivered by her. Sh. B.D.Sharma, Deputy Director Activities, BFGI and Dr S.S.Bal, Dean, Agriculture appreciated the efforts of Agriculture Department for organizing such knowledge enriching activities.

Roo Ba Roo Fresher’s Party 2016

Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda organized Fresher’s Party on 7th September, 2016 to welcome the newcomers under the theme ROO BA ROO. The students of 4yr 3rdsem.cordially welcomed the newcomers. There were more than 20 stage performances. The overall arrangement of the party was in the hands of the students but 'Activity co-coordinators' helped the students for organizing the same. The total gathering was near about 550 which included students, HOD's of the respective departments and other Faculty Members.

The stage performances included solo singing, group dance, Bhangra and many more fun activities. Moreover, special performance was given by Mizoram students regarding their traditional culture.
Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Chairman BFGI, Mrs. Paramjeet Kaur Dhaliwal, Director Administration BFGI, Dr. Pardeep Kaura, Deputy Director Academics BFGI, Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar, Dean Students Welfare BFC, Mrs. Simranjeet Kaur Dean Admissions BFGI  also augmented the ambience of the party by their auspicious presence.

The chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, also welcomed the new faces of the department and appreciated the overall arrangements of Freshers party. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated.

Last but not the least, the Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Fresher Harpreet Singh, Miss Fresher Arshdeep Kaur, Mr. Personality Harshpinder Singh, Miss Personality Arshdeep Kaur, Mr. Charming Maninder Singh, Miss. Charming Rashpinder Kaur.

“Adieu Seniors 2016” Organized by Department of Agricuture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, to Give Farewell to outgoing Students on 16th May 2016

On dated 16th May 2016, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students under the theme “Adieu Seniors 2016”. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (8th semester of 4 year) by their juniors (6th semester of 4 year). Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra solo, Duet Bhangra were performed on the occasion. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but faculty members especially ‘Activity members’ helped the students for organizing the same.

Honorable chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Dean Students Welfare Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal extended their warm wishes to the outgoing students and wished them good luck for their future prospects.

Last but not the least, Honorable Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Harjot Singh; Miss Farewell, Amanpreet Kaur; Mr. Handsome, Manveer Singh; Miss Gorgeous, Parminder Kaur and Mr. Personality, Gurmeet Singh. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

“Adieu Seniors 2016” Organized by Department of Agricuture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, To Give Farewell to Outgoing Students on 11th May 2016

On dated 11th May 2016, Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Farewell Party to bid adieu to the outgoing students, who were for long time of 6 years in this college, under the theme “Adieu Seniors 2016”. The function was celebrated by organizing lots of cultural activities to give farewell to seniors (12th semester of 6 year) by their juniors of 11th semester of 6 year. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but faculty members especially ‘Activity members’ helped the students for organizing the same.

The Deputy Director Academics Dr. Pardeep Kaura; Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma; Deputy Director Facilities S. Harpal Singh; Dean Students Welfare Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar and Dean (Faculty of Agriculture) Dr. S. S. Bal were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. These heart breaking performances made them to sit for more than an hour out of their busy schedule to applause the efforts of the students. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated.

Last but not the least, Deputy Director Academics and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Farewell, Guriqbal Singh; Miss Farewell, Payal; Mr. Singh, Udaypratap Singh; Miss Kaur, Gagandeep Kaur and the winners of the modeling round. Besides, all wished them bright career and peaceful life ahead.

Exhibition cum sale of Desi Ghee under 'Live project'

Exhibition cum sale of Desi Ghee under ‘Live project’ of Agriculture was organized on 28th April 2016 in BFGI Campus involving the students of B.Sc Agriculture 4 year 6 semester. 15 kg of Desi Ghee was sold with a profit of 6000/- which in turn boost the morale of students for such future ‘Live Projects’.

Exhibition cum sale of Honey under 'Live project'

Exhibition cum sale of honey under ‘Live project’ of Agriculture was organized on 30th March 2016 in BFGI Campus involving the students of B.Sc Agriculture 4 year 6 semester. The said Live Project had been started from 3 boxes in 2014 and now reached upto 18 boxes. This year 50kg of Honey was sold with a profit of 15,000/- which is a great achievement of the Department. Mr Hardeep Singh, Mr Khushwinder Singh and Mr Rajwinder Singh under the Guidance of Dr. Rakesh Kumar and Dr G. S. Gatoria had completed the project with a very dedicated and positive approach. This live project was held at Village Bhlaiana situated in  Bathinda.

FRESHER'S FIESTA

Department of Agriculture, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, organized Freshers Party to welcome the newcomers under the theme Fresher's Fiesta. The function was well organized and occurred in a very descent manner in order to welcome the freshers (1st semester of 4th year (Agri.) by the students of 3rd semester of 4th year (Agri.). Both Freshers and older ones performed more than 25 stage performances. The overall management of the party was in the hands of the students, but only few faculty members especially 'Activity members' helped the students for organizing the same. The total gathering was nearbout 450 which included students, HoD's of the respective faculties and other Faculty Members.

Different stage performances included solo singing, solo dance, Bhangra solo, Bhangra group, Nepali dance, Malvai Gidda and Bhangra were performed on the occassion. Out of these programs, the last performance was appreciated by all and considered as the best one.

The chairman of Baba Farid Group Of Institutions, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, also welcomed the new faces of the college and appreciated the overall arrangements of Freshers party. The hardwork of students and the staff members during preparation of different performances for the party was also appreciated.

The chairman, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal; Deputy Director Academics; Dr. Pardeep Kaura ,Deputy Director Activities Mr. B.D. Sharma; Deputy Director Facilities S. Harpal Singh , Principal Baba Farid College; Dr. W.S Brar and Dean Students Welfare; Mrs. Ranbir Kaur Brar were warm welcomed at the party and they watched all performances given by the students during the party. These heart breaking performances made Chairman to sit for more than an hour out of their busy schedule to applause the efforts of the students.

Last but not the least, the Chairman and other dignitaries distributed prizes to Mr. Fresher Himanshu Narula; Miss Fresher Jagdeep Kaur; Mr. Personality Jagjeet Singh; Miss Personality Pawanpreet Kaur and the winners of the modelling round.

EARN WHILE LEARN

Students of B.Sc. Agriculture conducted a live project on sericulture under the moto of EARN WHILE LEARN . This live project was organised under the supervision and guidance of Dr. G.S.Gatoria, Dr. Rahul Joshi (Faculties of Agriculture Department). It was visited by our managing director Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal. It's a good initiative done by department of Agriculture by which student can earn also while studying.

Another important live project on honey production was conducted by students of department of agriculture under the supervision and guidance of Dr. G.S.Gatoria, and Dr.Rakesh kumar (Faculties of Agriculture Department).