All posts tagged "Punjab"
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538Rice 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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636Maize 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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566Ethanol & 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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513Maize 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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362Rice 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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431Rice 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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442Maize 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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411Maize 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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241Maize 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...
