All posts tagged "Punjab"
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64Rice News in EnglishWhy Punjab could see record paddy cultivation despite repeated diversification drives
Punjab is expected to maintain near-record paddy cultivation above 32 lakh hectares in 2026 as cotton acreage fell to a record low...
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69Rice News in EnglishPAU educates farmers on sustainable rice cultivation and DSR benefits : Punjab
Punjab Agricultural University is promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) to conserve water, reduce labor, and lower cultivation costs. Through farmer awareness programs,...
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108Sugar News in EnglishPunjab clears 100% sugarcane dues for 2025-26 season, farmers hail timely payments
Punjab cleared 100% sugarcane farmer dues for the 2025-26 season, paying ₹695.36 crore for a record 167.20 lakh quintals of cane. The...
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88Maize News in EnglishPunjab : PAU introduces hybrid maize to boost crop diversification, reduce water use
Punjab Agricultural University has introduced PMH 17, a dual-purpose hybrid maize for grain, silage and ethanol use. The variety yields about 25...
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123Rice News in EnglishPunjab pushes Direct Sowing of Rice to tackle falling groundwater levels
Punjab will expand Direct Sowing of Rice across five lakh acres in 2026-27 to combat severe groundwater depletion, with 111 blocks over-exploited....
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122Wheat News in EnglishIndia’s official wheat procurement near target, up 13% from a year ago
India procured 33.39 million tonnes of wheat by May 21, up 13% year-on-year and nearing the 34.5 million tonne target. Procurement rose...
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139Wheat News in English
Punjab : Procurement agencies served notices over delay in wheat lifting in Fazilka
Authorities in Fazilka issued demurrage and show-cause notices to four procurement agencies over delayed wheat lifting, with nearly 20% of procured stocks...
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141Rice News in EnglishPunjab Govt will promote alternative crops like maize, pulses, oilseeds, sunflower and bajra instead of paddy: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the Centre to de-notify problematic hybrid paddy seeds, ensure fertilizer supply, grant wheat seed subsidies and support crop...
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126Wheat News in EnglishPunjab : Ludhiana misses wheat procurement target as unseasonal rain hits arrivals
Unseasonal rainfall and higher moisture levels disrupted Punjab’s wheat procurement season, with Ludhiana missing its 2026 procurement target despite smooth lifting and...
