All posts tagged "Punjab"
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86Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishJagatjit Industries Eyes Rs 550-Crore Annual Revenue From New Grain-Based Ethanol Plant In Punjab
Jagatjit Industries Ltd has begun commercial production at its 200 KLPD grain-based ethanol plant in Hamira, Punjab. The company expects up to...
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71Maize News in EnglishBKU Dakaunda opposes Punjab’s NOC for GM maize trials, warns of agitation
BKU Dakaunda has strongly opposed Punjab’s approval for GM maize field trials by Bayer at PAU, citing glyphosate’s health and environmental risks....
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58Rice News in EnglishPunjab sees rise in direct seeding of rice technique
Punjab has increased its Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) area by 11.86% in 2024, covering over 2.83 lakh acres, up from 2.53...
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72Rice News in EnglishPunjab’s paddy trap: Despite years of diversification push, state set for another season of water-guzzling crop
Despite persistent policy efforts, Punjab remains heavily reliant on paddy cultivation, with sowing nearing last year’s record. Farmers favour paddy due to...
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84Maize News in EnglishIndia to Begin GM Maize Trials in Punjab
Punjab has approved field trials of genetically modified (GM) maize this Kharif season, sparking controversy. While officials emphasize research benefits and water...
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72Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Rain damages moong, maize crops in Muktsar
Recent rains in Muktsar have damaged moong and maize crops just before harvest, submerging fields in villages like Kabarwala. Cotton crops on...
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59Maize News in EnglishPunjab promotes kharif maize to save groundwater, faces challenges over crop cycles and varieties
BATHINDA: Punjab is promoting kharif maize as an eco-friendly alternative to paddy to tackle groundwater depletion. A pilot across six districts offers...
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87Maize News in EnglishPunjab: Use of herbicide to expedite moong, maize harvest sounds alarm bells
Farmers in Punjab are increasingly using Paraquat Dichloride, a toxic herbicide, to hasten the drying of moong and maize crops for quicker...
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63Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Kharif maize struggles to gain ground in Ludhiana
Despite Punjab government's push for kharif maize as a water-saving alternative to paddy, farmers remain unconvinced. Only 320 hectares were sown with...
