Posts By The Tribune
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124Edible Oil News in EnglishExperts call for palm oil cultivation
Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tando Jam successfully conducted a palm oil production experiment. Experts urge developing a marketing mechanism for farmers and...
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102Wheat News in EnglishNow, beneficiaries in Punjab to get wheat, not ‘atta’
Punjab halts 'Ghar Ghar Ration' scheme's 'atta' distribution under NFSA, shifting to wheat only. MARKFED takes over Model Fair Price Shops from...
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119Maize News in EnglishKarnal sees rise in maize arrival, but low yield per acre worries farmers
Maize arrivals in Karnal's grain market have surged to 72,245 quintals this season, significantly up from 24,775 quintals last year. Prices range...
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103Rice News in EnglishPAU rice variety PR 126 retains the top spot again
PR 126, a rice variety developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has become the preferred choice for farmers in Punjab and beyond...
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164Edible Oil News in EnglishBrace to pay more for edible oil as global conflicts disrupt supply
Edible oil prices are set to rise further, potentially by Rs 6 to Rs 12 per litre, due to global supply challenges....
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172Rice News in EnglishAmritsar: Despite incentives, direct seeding of rice has not many takers
Despite incentives of Rs. 1,500 per acre, Punjab's agriculture department faces resistance in promoting DSR, used on only 1,500 hectares against a...
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107Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil, sugar not available at fair price shops in Himachal, says Una MLA Satpal Satti
Una MLA Satpal Singh Satti criticized the state Civil Supplies Corporation for its stalled operations, highlighting delays in tender processing for edible...
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137Maize 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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104Rice 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...
