All posts tagged "Punjab"
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284Maize 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...
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260Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Rain damages moong, maize crops in Muktsar
Recent rains in Muktsar have damaged moong and maize crops just before harvest, submerging fields in villages like Kabarwala. Cotton crops on...
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172Maize News in EnglishPunjab promotes kharif maize to save groundwater, faces challenges over crop cycles and varieties
BATHINDA: Punjab is promoting kharif maize as an eco-friendly alternative to paddy to tackle groundwater depletion. A pilot across six districts offers...
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283Maize News in EnglishPunjab: Use of herbicide to expedite moong, maize harvest sounds alarm bells
Farmers in Punjab are increasingly using Paraquat Dichloride, a toxic herbicide, to hasten the drying of moong and maize crops for quicker...
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172Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Kharif maize struggles to gain ground in Ludhiana
Despite Punjab government's push for kharif maize as a water-saving alternative to paddy, farmers remain unconvinced. Only 320 hectares were sown with...
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302Rice News in EnglishAfter Punjab, Haryana may ban harmful pesticides, help Indian Basmati rice clear strict overseas standards
Haryana plans to ban 11 hazardous pesticides on basmati rice to boost exports and meet global food safety standards. Similar to Punjab,...
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299Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre expresses concern as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh levy tax on ethanol
The Indian government has raised serious concerns over new levies on ethanol imposed by Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The Union Ministry...
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359Wheat News in EnglishFCI’s commission cut drives up storage costs for wheat in Punjab
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is incurring an added logistics cost of ₹100 per quintal for wheat stored in steel silos...
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316Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Village panchayat offers free maize seeds to curb paddy cultivation, save groundwater
Ransih Kalan village in Punjab’s Moga district has launched a campaign encouraging farmers to shift from water-intensive paddy to kharif maize. The...
