All posts tagged "Punjab"
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243Rice 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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391Wheat 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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243Wheat 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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286Wheat 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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249Rice 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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283Wheat 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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279Sugar 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...
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255Wheat News in EnglishIndia 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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291Wheat News in EnglishThe 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,...
