The Tribune, Author at AgriInsite

What’s behind the surge in Japan’s rice prices?

Rice prices in Japan have doubled since 2023 due to a poor harvest, extreme weather, an earthquake, and panic buying. The government’s...

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Rice News in English

10 lakh MT rice moved out, FCI clears Punjab godowns for kharif crops

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is actively transferring rice from Punjab godowns to other states to free up space for the...

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Rice News in English

Punjab Govt urges farmers to use PR 126 variety of paddy

The Punjab Government has banned the sale, storage, and cultivation of long-maturing rice varieties like Pusa 44 and certain hybrids, following PAU’s...

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Maize News in English

Punjab Agri Dept pushes for maize cultivation, sets 1,500 hectare target this season

To boost crop diversification and farmer income, the Agriculture Department is promoting kharif maize cultivation, targeting 1,500 hectares—400 of which are already...

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Maize News in English

PAU inks pact with Rajasthan firm for maize hybrid commercialisation

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) signed an MoA with IFSA Seeds Pvt Ltd to commercialize its high-yielding maize hybrid PMH 17. Suitable for...

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Wheat News in English

Himachal Pradesh : Procurement of naturally grown wheat begins in Chamba

The Agriculture Department in Chamba has begun procuring naturally grown wheat from local farmers as part of a state government plan to...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab : Food Commission carries out surprise checks in Phagwara

The Punjab State Food Commission has launched surprise inspections at ration depots to ensure compliance with the National Food Security Act. During...