The Tribune, Author at AgriInsite

Punjab faces grain storage crisis ahead of paddy procurement

Punjab is grappling with a critical foodgrain storage shortage, with government and private storage facilities already full. The crisis has delayed rice...

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Rice News in English

Deadline of custom-milled rice expires in Haryana, over 6 LMT yet to be delivered

Haryana rice millers have missed the deadline to deliver 6.94 lakh tonnes of custom-milled rice (CMR) to the Food Corporation of India,...

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Rice News in English

Broken grain content in PDS rice cut to 10%; Centre to save Rs 2,161 crore

India has upgraded PDS rice quality by reducing permissible broken grain content from 25% to 10%, ensuring better-quality food for over 80...

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Rice News in English

Coverage up, but Punjab misses target for direct sowing of rice

Punjab covered 3.41 lakh acres under direct sowing of rice against a 5 lakh-acre target, despite 16% growth from 2025. Around 26,896...

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Maize News in English

Summer maize growers demand MSP procurement amid bumper arrivals in Haryana mandis

Farmers in Haryana’s Karnal district have demanded government procurement of summer maize at the MSP of ₹2,410 per quintal, alleging they are...

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Rice News in English

India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture Commissioner

India is facing a 40% rainfall deficit, but district-level contingency plans, expanded irrigation infrastructure, and ample rice and wheat stocks are expected...