Hindustan Times, Author at AgriInsite

Nearly 1/3 of paddy lifted so far from Punjab mandis, says minister

Punjab's paddy procurement drive has gained momentum, with over 3,120 mill owners applying for paddy allotment, 2,522 receiving stocks, and 1,550 mills...

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Wheat News in English

Central funds awaited, subsidised wheat seed sale yet to begin in Punjab

The sale of certified wheat seeds at subsidized rates in Punjab is delayed, with the Union government yet to release its share...

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Rice News in English

Punjab CM must compensate rice millers, says leader of Opposition

Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for "mismanagement" during the rice procurement crisis, claiming that rice...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab farmer unions term Centre’s wheat MSP hike as peanuts

Farmers' unions in Punjab criticized the Centre's recent ₹150 increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat, calling it insufficient and...

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Rice News in English

Punjab: Rice millers hesitant to shell PR126 variety

In Punjab, only 10% of rice millers are willing to shell the PR126 paddy variety, citing concerns about its lower out-turn ratio...

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Rice News in English

Punjab paddy procurement: Amid bumper yield, tardy lifting a concern

In the first 15 days of Punjab's paddy procurement season, only 10% of the 11.10 lakh tonnes received has been lifted due...

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Edible Oil News in English

Adulterated mustard oil behind 3 dropsy deaths in Nabha: Patiala report

Three members of the family died in September, with two women aged 26 and 32, succumbing at private hospitals, while a 72-year-old...

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Rice News in English

Rice export and its discontents

India's rice export restrictions aim to control domestic food inflation and ensure supplies for local consumers. While such policies may benefit low-income...