All posts tagged "Punjab"
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104Wheat News in EnglishWheat production in India is set to jump to a record on higher planting area
India anticipates a record-breaking wheat harvest this year, with production forecasted to reach 112 million tonnes, driven by increased planting and favorable...
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141Edible Oil News in EnglishAgri minister for supporting Punjab govt to reduce import bill of oilseeds, promote soybeans
LAHORE - Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Punjab Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani chaired a session at Agriculture House to boost oil crop...
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110Edible Oil News in EnglishPunjab accelerates efforts to promote oilseed crops
Provincial Agriculture Department in Lahore held a consultation to reduce edible oil imports worth $6.2 billion annually. Punjab's efforts to boost agriculture...
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98Wheat News in EnglishPunjab farmers fear wheat crop damage due to rains
Wheat growers in Punjab fear crop damage as unseasonal rains and hailstorms hit several parts including Bathinda, Fazilka, and Ludhiana. With the...
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98Wheat News in EnglishKP govt stops purchase of wheat from Punjab farmers
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has halted the purchase of wheat from Punjab farmers at Rs3,900 per 40 kg, leading to over 2,500...
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85Rice News in EnglishExplained: The challenges in curbing cultivation of a banned rice variety in Punjab
Punjab bans high-yield PUSA-44 rice variety due to water-intensive nature and stubble burning issues. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claims reduced cultivation, saving...
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122Rice News in EnglishPAU’s rice variety gains popularity
Ludhiana: The area under PR-126 is set to increase as farmers prefer this short duration variety over water-guzzling rice. Punjab Agriculture University...
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86Wheat News in EnglishWheat procurement from Punjab growers begins in Lower Dir
In Lower Dir, wheat procurement commences as the administration and food department purchase wheat from Punjab growers at Rs3,900 per 40 kilograms....
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108Wheat News in EnglishRecord Wheat Procurement Boosts Farmer Incomes and Food Security
This year's wheat procurement has exceeded last year's, reaching 26.25 million tonnes, benefiting 2.23 million farmers with ₹59,715 crore payments at MSP....
