1. CRISIS IN PUNJAB AGRICULTURE Excerpt of presentation by S. S. JOHL Vice Chairman, Punjab State Planning Board

2. 25. PLANTING RICE ON BUNDS Prepare The Field Normally Draw Furrows Two Feet Apart Apply Water in the Furrows Plant 4 Inches High From Bottom of Furrow Plant to Plant Distance Six Inches Keep Water Standing in Furrows one week Then Apply Water Twice a Week for One Week After That Apply Water Once a Week at best In Case of Rain, Irrigation is Not Required

3. 26.GOOD POINTS OF TECHNIQUE SAVES WATER ATLEAST 50 PERCENT KEEPS MIRO-CLIMATE LESS HUMID LESS ATTACK OF DISEASES IMPROVES QUALITY OF PRODUCE IMPROVES SOIL TEXTURE DEVELOPS USEFUL MICRO-FLORA AND FAUNA CAUTION: Requires weed control