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Punjab is introducing a new hybrid maize variety, PMH 17, offering high yields, suitability for ethanol production, and pest resistance. This variety is expected to benefit farmers with its short...

Centre, PAU, and HUL to collaborate on increasing tomato production and processing in Punjab, aiming to boost local cultivation and create jobs.

Punjab has rejected the Centre's draft agricultural marketing policy, citing concerns about private markets and MSP procurement. The state fears the policy could revive contentious provisions of...

Haryana government expands MSP coverage to 24 crops, including ragi, soybean, and maize, boosting farmer welfare and guaranteeing minimum prices.

Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian seeks consultations with farmers and stakeholders on the draft 'National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing', raising concerns about its...

AAP delegation meets Punjab Governor, urging intervention to expedite rice stock evacuation and address low rice yield. Accuses Centre of 'punishing' farmers.

Punjab farmers face financial hardship as delayed paddy procurement in mandis forces them to delay harvest. Rice millers'' demands and low yield add to the crisis. Read more.

Experts warn of soil degradation due to chemical overuse and crop residue burning, emphasizing soil health preservation for improved yields and quality crops.

Farmers in Punjab express disappointment over the Union Budget, claiming it 'ignored' the farming sector and lacked legal guarantee for MSP. The budget allocated Rs 1.52 lakh crore for agriculture,...

Punjab farmers will receive an incentive of Rs 17,500 per hectare for switching from paddy to alternative crops under a new crop diversification program. The program aims to reduce water...

A new survey reveals that farmers in Punjab's stubble-burning hotspots continue to cultivate Pusa 44, a long-duration paddy variety known for its high yield but environmental impact. Despite...

APEDA facilitated a Punjab farmer to export 14.3 tonnes of millets to Australia, marking a significant increase in India's millet exports. Read more.

Haryana's Potato Technology Centre (PTC) in Karnal will release a new potato variety with mini-tubers, rich in zinc and iron, by Jan-end. The mini-tubers are produced using a hi-tech aeroponics...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari advocates for Punjab to become a global center for green hydrogen production, utilizing crop residue like wheat and paddy straw. He also urges farmers to refrain from...