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Punjab seeks denotification of hybrid rice varieties, but Indian govt wants more time

The Centre is unlikely to immediately accept Punjab’s demand to de-notify hybrid rice seed varieties after tests showed all 23 post-2015 hybrids...

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Wheat News in English

Explainer: Problem of plenty for wheat stocks in Punjab

Punjab’s wheat procurement crossed 122 lakh tonnes, but storage shortages and slow grain evacuation have created severe congestion. Private traders largely avoided...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab wheat evacuation ahead of last year despite lower arrivals; Centre adds 100 railway rakes

Punjab recorded faster wheat evacuation from mandis during the 2026 rabi procurement season, with lifting surpassing last year despite lower arrivals. The...

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Maize News in English

Punjab expands maize push amid its heavy dependence on paddy

Punjab is expanding maize cultivation to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy amid a worsening groundwater crisis. The policy focuses on crop diversification,...

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Sugar News in English

Crushing season ends, Punjab cane growers still await ₹250-crore dues

Punjab’s sugar mills still owe farmers nearly ₹250 crore in subsidy-linked cane payments despite the crushing season ending in March. Lower sugarcane...

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Rice News in English

Ferozepur Rail Division achieves milestone; dispatches first basmati rice rake of FY 2026-27

Punjab’s Ferozepur Division dispatched its first basmati rice container rake for FY 2026–27, boosting rail freight. The move enhances logistics efficiency, shifts...

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Wheat News in English

As wheat procurement nears target, 2,306 centres shut in Punjab

Punjab has shut over 2,300 wheat procurement centres after nearing its target, but slow lifting remains a concern. With storage already full...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab blames Centre for ‘tardy’ wheat lifting

Punjab officials blamed delayed wheat lifting by the Centre for congestion in mandis, leaving large stocks exposed to rain. Despite high procurement,...