Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Archives

What is Karnal bunt disease found in Punjab, is it safe to consume the wheat

Karnal bunt, a fungal disease, has been detected in freshly harvested wheat in Muktsar district, sparking concern among farmers and officials. Confirmed...

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Wheat News in English

KVK urges farmers to use prescribed wheat seeds for high yield

KVK Kapurthala, under PAU Ludhiana, promotes high-yield wheat varieties like PBW 826, known for heat stress tolerance. Through its “Apna Khet, Apna...

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Rice News in English

Ludhiana: PAU varieties cover 74% land under rice across state, says VC

Punjab Agricultural University reports that short‑ to medium‑duration rice varieties now cover 74 % of Punjab’s paddies. PR 126 and PR 131 alone account for...

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Wheat News in English

Space shortage: 31-lakh-tonne wheat to be stored in rice mills, says minister

With storage space running short amid a bumper wheat harvest, Punjab will store 31 lakh tonnes of wheat in rice mills, said...

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Maize News in English

3 maize hybrids developed by PAU get ICAR nod for national release

Ludhiana: Three maize hybrids from PAU — Punjab Baby Corn 3, PMH 18, and PMH 19 — have been identified for national...

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Wheat News in English

Ludhiana: Ensure proper irrigation of late sown wheat, growers told

With temperatures soaring past 40°C, PAU experts urge farmers with late-sown wheat to ensure final irrigations to prevent grain damage. Wheat sown...

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Wheat News in English

Procurement starts, Punjab set to procure 124 LMT wheat

Agricultural experts have predicted a bumper wheat crop in Punjab, with the total production expected to touch 190 lakh tonnes. The procurement...

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Wheat News in English

First winter rain boosts hopes for healthy wheat, mustard harvest

The first winter rain in Punjab and Haryana has benefited rabi crops like wheat and mustard, ending a dry spell. The rain...

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Wheat News in English

PAU issues guidelines for wheat sowing in January to ensure optimal yields

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has observed increasing demand for its wheat variety PBW 826 for timely sowing but has provided guidelines for...