All posts tagged "Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)"
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55Rice News in EnglishPAU Signs MoU with CII to Curb Stubble Burning in Punjab Using Surface Seeding Technology
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has partnered with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to combat stubble burning through an MoU promoting “Simultaneous...
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46Rice News in EnglishNew rice strain sets benchmark for yield, efficiency: Punjab Agricultural University
Amid the paddy sowing season, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) experts have highlighted the popularity of PR 126 rice, now covering 43% of...
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72Wheat News in EnglishWhat 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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58Wheat News in EnglishKVK 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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77Rice News in EnglishLudhiana: 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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59Wheat News in EnglishSpace 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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126Maize News in English3 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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125Wheat News in EnglishLudhiana: 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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148Wheat News in EnglishProcurement 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...
