Posts By Hindustan Times
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107Rice News in EnglishTwo HT basmati rice varieties cleared for commercial produce
The Indian government has launched commercial cultivation of two non-transgenic herbicide-tolerant (HT) basmati rice varieties, Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985,...
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104Maize News in EnglishAt 1.17 lakh hectares, area under maize sees 24% rise
In Punjab, maize cultivation has increased to 1.17 lakh hectares this kharif season, up by 24.4% from the previous year. The state...
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132Wheat News in EnglishCrop diversification: Punjab to target 3 lakh hectares for crop like maize
The Punjab agriculture department is offering an incentive of ₹17,500 per hectare to encourage farmers to switch from paddy to alternative crops...
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153Rice News in EnglishASIA RICE-Vietnam, Thai rates dip as eyes turn to India rice export policy
Vietnam's rice export prices fell to a one-year low, with 5% broken rice offered at $565-$570 per ton, down from $575 last...
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147Maize News in EnglishCM went back on promise to procure maize at MSP, should resign: Badal
Sukhbir Singh Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal president, demanded Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation, citing failure to purchase maize at minimum support price...
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137Maize News in EnglishWater-guzzling bumper summer maize worries agri experts
Punjab's summer maize crop has sparked concern among farm experts due to its growing popularity. Despite not being recommended, maize cultivation has...
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170Wheat News in EnglishDip in wheat procurement in MP, govt cites higher market price as reason
Madhya Pradesh's wheat procurement fell 33% in 2024 compared to 2023, dropping from 7.1 million tonnes (MT) to 4.8 MT, despite production...
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150Wheat News in EnglishWheat procurement and sale touches new low in MP
Madhya Pradesh witnessed a 33% decline in wheat procurement, dropping from 7.1 million tonnes in 2023 to 4.8 million tonnes in 2024....
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140Rice News in EnglishDry weather becoming a hurdle for direct seeded rice cultivation in Haryana
Haryana Faces DSR Challenges: Dry weather poses hurdles for Haryana's agriculture department aiming to expand direct-seeded rice (DSR) cultivation across 3 lakh...
