We were hosted today at the Punjab Agriculture University Fair. It is much like a cross between a field day and an Australian Agricultural show only slightly bigger. It is held over two days on the 300ha PAU site, and we were told that million people would visit the fair during those two days. It showcased the latest in Indian Ag machinery aimed at mechanising their small scale agricultural producers. Interestingly we read an article in a local newspaper that said the fair was too high tech, and out of reach for the average farmer. There were also great examples of the education and extension work being done by the university, with a large number of sites dedicated to providing farmers with information. Farmers travel up to 300km to visit the fair. During the fair we were presented with plaques honoring our visit.
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