All posts tagged "Punjab"
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336Rice News in EnglishPunjab struggles to meet target of direct seeded rice cultivation as farmers remain apprehensive
The Punjab government faces challenges as it struggles to achieve its 7 lakh acre DSR cultivation target, with only 32,908 hectares sown...
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254Edible Oil News in EnglishPunjab govt plans to boost soybean production
The Punjab government plans to bolster soybean cultivation through a new genetics and seed supply chain center at the University of Agriculture...
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202Rice News in EnglishWhy direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in Punjab
Despite benefits like 15-20% water savings and faster maturation, Punjab's direct seeding of rice (DSR) faces slow adoption. Last year, only 1.73...
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276Wheat 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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271Edible 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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285Edible 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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265Wheat 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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367Wheat 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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240Rice 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...
