Ludhiana, Sept. 27 -- Farmers from across Punjab gathered in large numbers at the Kisan Mela held at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Friday to explore new opportunities in agriculture, gain expert insights and find practical solutions for boosting incomes. Organised under the theme "Make products from farm produce to accrue agri-income," the mela provided a platform for farmers to discuss solutions to the challenges posed by the recent floods, while embracing self-reliance and innovation.

In view of the somber situation, the mela was conducted without its usual cultural programmes, focusing on substantive discussions and knowledge exchange between farmers and agricultural experts. Issues such as crop damage, soil erosion, machine...