Punjab Archives - Page 20 of 21

Record 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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Wheat News in English

Wheat 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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Rice News in English

PAU 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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Wheat News in English

Farmers 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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Sugar News in English

Weather 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...

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Wheat News in English

India poised to surpass last year’s wheat procurement record

Government agencies are on track to surpass last year's wheat procurement of 262 lakh tonnes, with current purchases nearing 261 lakh tonnes....

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Wheat News in English

The grain drain in Uttar Pradesh

Shajahanpur, UP, struggles with wheat prices despite being a major producer. Powayan Taluk, dubbed Mini Punjab, faces similar challenges. Avtar Singh's family,...

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Wheat News in English