All posts tagged "Punjab"
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47Maize 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...
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78Rice News in EnglishAfter Punjab, Haryana may ban harmful pesticides, help Indian Basmati rice clear strict overseas standards
Haryana plans to ban 11 hazardous pesticides on basmati rice to boost exports and meet global food safety standards. Similar to Punjab,...
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74Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre expresses concern as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh levy tax on ethanol
The Indian government has raised serious concerns over new levies on ethanol imposed by Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The Union Ministry...
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76Wheat News in EnglishFCI’s commission cut drives up storage costs for wheat in Punjab
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is incurring an added logistics cost of ₹100 per quintal for wheat stored in steel silos...
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89Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Village panchayat offers free maize seeds to curb paddy cultivation, save groundwater
Ransih Kalan village in Punjab’s Moga district has launched a campaign encouraging farmers to shift from water-intensive paddy to kharif maize. The...
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84Rice News in English10 lakh MT rice moved out, FCI clears Punjab godowns for kharif crops
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is actively transferring rice from Punjab godowns to other states to free up space for the...
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81Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishMaize from Badaun to be used for ethanol production in Punjab
Hybrid maize from Badaun, once used mainly for poultry and biscuits, is now being sent to Punjab for ethanol production. A 2,700-tonne...
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81Rice News in EnglishPunjab Govt urges farmers to use PR 126 variety of paddy
The Punjab Government has banned the sale, storage, and cultivation of long-maturing rice varieties like Pusa 44 and certain hybrids, following PAU’s...
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67Rice News in EnglishPunjab : Jindal Rice launches new range of fortified rice, basmati and wheat flour
Jindal Rice Mills launched Nourifyme, a new consumer brand offering fortified rice, basmati rice, and wheat atta. Alongside, Anand Agro Industries introduced...
