All posts tagged "Punjab"
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168Wheat 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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135Rice 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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175Rice 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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144Wheat 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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172Wheat 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....
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163Wheat News in EnglishWheat procurement tops last year’s level; Madhya Pradesh sees big dip
Wheat procurement for the Central pool surpasses last year's levels, reaching 26.29 million tonnes, driven by Punjab and Haryana. However, with major...
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153Rice News in EnglishPAU to join hands with IRRI to develop dwarf rice varieties
"Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) seeks collaboration with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to develop dwarf rice varieties for paddy straw management, high...
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165Wheat News in EnglishFarmers rally countrywide to press govt on wheat purchase
Farmers across Pakistan stage protests demanding immediate wheat purchase by the government. Demonstrations span Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, including...
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189Sugar News in EnglishWeather Update: Amid soaring temperatures in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Centre may issue advisory on sugarcane, pulses soon
Agriculture News: The central government is monitoring crops like sugarcane and pulses amid rising temperatures. Concerns include sugarcane diseases like red rot...
