All posts tagged "Punjab"
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418Sugar News in EnglishPunjab : Compensate flood-affected farmers or face protest on Sept 2: SKM to govt
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has threatened a protest march to the Punjab chief minister’s residence on September 2 if flood compensation...
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374Rice News in EnglishNo milling of hybrid varieties, Punjab likely to face paddy procurement crisis
Paddy cultivation in Punjab has hit a record 32.49 lakh hectares, creating a looming procurement and storage crisis. With FCI godowns nearly...
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405Rice News in EnglishPunjab : Rice millers say no to hybrid varieties
Many Punjab paddy farmers face trouble as rice millers refuse to mill hybrid paddy despite a court lifting the state ban. Millers...
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434Maize News in EnglishPunjab: Kharif maize pilot project gets lukewarm response in 6 dists
Punjab’s scheme to promote kharif maize as an industrial crop met only 59% of its 12,000-hectare target, with 7,000 hectares sown across...
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399Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishJagatjit Industries Eyes Rs 550-Crore Annual Revenue From New Grain-Based Ethanol Plant In Punjab
Jagatjit Industries Ltd has begun commercial production at its 200 KLPD grain-based ethanol plant in Hamira, Punjab. The company expects up to...
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343Maize News in EnglishBKU Dakaunda opposes Punjab’s NOC for GM maize trials, warns of agitation
BKU Dakaunda has strongly opposed Punjab’s approval for GM maize field trials by Bayer at PAU, citing glyphosate’s health and environmental risks....
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214Rice News in EnglishPunjab sees rise in direct seeding of rice technique
Punjab has increased its Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) area by 11.86% in 2024, covering over 2.83 lakh acres, up from 2.53...
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233Rice News in EnglishPunjab’s paddy trap: Despite years of diversification push, state set for another season of water-guzzling crop
Despite persistent policy efforts, Punjab remains heavily reliant on paddy cultivation, with sowing nearing last year’s record. Farmers favour paddy due to...
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250Maize News in EnglishIndia to Begin GM Maize Trials in Punjab
Punjab has approved field trials of genetically modified (GM) maize this Kharif season, sparking controversy. While officials emphasize research benefits and water...
