21 February 2025, Punjab: Bayer India recently concluded its Spring Corn Festival in Punjab. It was a month-long initiative aimed at helping farmers with advanced knowledge and agronomic practices to enhance corn productivity. Through a series of workshops across key agricultural districts, Bayer reinforced the significance of corn in India’s self-sufficiency goals and provided farmers with practical tools to improve their yields and income.
Spanning multiple locations—including Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Patiala, Malerkotla, Sangrur, Bathinda, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Moga—the initiative, which commenced on January 7 and concluded on February 4, engaged over 42000 farmers in discussions on sustainable farming, crop management, and technology-driven solutions.
Corn, India’s third-largest cereal crop, contributes nearly ₹400 billion to the national GDP and plays a crucial role in Punjab’s evolving three-crop rotation system. As farmers increasingly adopt spring corn for its economic benefits, Bayer is committed to driving improvements in yield efficiency, sustainability, and market linkage.
The workshops provided in-depth training on sustainable agricultural practices, precision farming, and soil health management, along with demonstrations of DEKALB’s Spring Hybrids, known for their adaptability, superior standability, and high starch content (80-85%), making them ideal for ethanol production. In addition, DEKALB hybrids are well adapted for silage purposes as well. With a flexible sowing window and suitability across multiple soil types, these hybrids offer farmers greater resilience and higher returns.
Mohan Babu, Cluster Commercial Lead, Crop Science Division, Bayer (India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka) said, “At Bayer, we are committed to helping corn farmers boost productivity and profitability through innovation and sustainable practices. The Spring Corn Festival empowered farmers with the right knowledge and tools to improve yields, strengthen market opportunities, and contribute to India’s food security and feed and sustainable fuel sufficiency.”
Jagminderpal Singh of Grewal Village from the Burj Hakima District, Ludhiana shared his experience: “The training helped me understand new techniques that will improve my farm’s yield. Seeing these methods in action has given me the confidence to apply them on my land and better meet market demands.”
Following the success of the Spring Corn Festival in Punjab, similar training sessions were also underway in Uttar Pradesh until February 15, ensuring that farmers in different regions gain access to expert knowledge and best practices.
Farmers also participated in live agronomic training, gaining expert insights on best practices for corn cultivation, pest management, and optimizing resource use to maximize productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability.
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