Posts By The Tribune
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122Maize News in EnglishBetter maize prices bring relief to Ambala farmers
Spring maize farmers in Ambala district are experiencing relief this year as prices have surged compared to last year. Despite challenges such...
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94Rice News in EnglishLess yield in direct rice seeding, few incentives push farmers to transplantation method
Concerns arise as farmers revert from water-saving Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) to traditional transplantation for paddy cultivation. Challenges like higher weed management...
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143Maize News in EnglishAgriculture Dept plans to impose curbs on spring maize in Punjab
In response to alarming groundwater depletion due to spring maize cultivation, Punjab's Agriculture Department plans stringent measures. Director Jaswant Singh highlights the...
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101Rice News in EnglishSpace crunch: Rice millers stare at losses
Punjab rice millers face losses due to FCI's storage shortage, affecting 25 lakh tonnes of custom-milled rice. Paddy's moisture content fell to...
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80Rice News in EnglishWeeds, low yield make farmers avoid direct-seeded rice technique
Farmers in Yamunanagar district are slow to adopt the direct-seed rice (DSR) technique, with only 810 acres sown out of the 15,000-acre...
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88Rice News in EnglishDespite incentives, direct seeding of rice fails to enthuse Doaba farmers
The Punjab Government's Rs 1,500 per acre incentive for Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) has not met expectations. Despite a 5 lakh...
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78Rice News in EnglishKurukshetra: Excessive weeds a major concern in direct-seeded rice
The Agriculture Department urges paddy farmers in Kurukshetra to adopt direct-seeded rice (DSR) techniques, offering Rs 4,000 per acre incentive. Despite concerns...
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77Rice News in EnglishDept pins hopes on direct-seeded rice to save Karnal groundwater
The Agriculture Department in Karnal increases the target for direct-seeded rice (DSR) to 30,000 acres to conserve groundwater. DSR, an eco-friendly method,...
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119Wheat News in EnglishSirsa district leads Haryana in wheat production yet again
Sirsa district maintains its lead in wheat production as it tops the state once again, with 8,52,392 metric tonnes procured. The government's...
