Decisive action needed to manage maize cultivation in Punjab
Punjab has long valued maize as a cornerstone of its agricultural heritage, epitomised by the iconic “makki di roti and ...
If agriculture was profitable, Indians wouldn't move abroad: Dallewal on US deportation
CHANDIGARH: Addressing farmers at Khanauri border during the Kisan Mahapanchayat organised to mark one year of farmers' ...
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Strengthen employment-generating agriculture sector: Farmer leader Dallewal to Centre
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal urged the Centre on Wednesday to strengthen the agriculture sector, as he also reiterated ...
How the Budget’s ‘Pulse Mission’ could be key to Punjab’s agricultural diversification, MSP demand
By shifting towards pulses, Punjab could reduce its rice cultivation area, which currently spans 3.2 million hectares, and ...
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Potash reserves discovered in Punjab; why it's significant
The reserves span an area of almost 18 sq km. Until this discovery, Rajasthan was the only state known for major potash ...
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Natural farming: India’s path to sustainable agriculture and food security
Sustainable agricultural practices like Zero Budget Natural Farming are gaining traction as food shortages stare us in the ...
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Punjab’s farm debt crisis deepens as loans cross Rs 3 lakh crore; no relief from Centre
Despite mounting pressure from farmers and state officials, Centre has made it clear that farm loan waivers are not being ...
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The Downstream Effects of India’s Green Revolution
I ndia extracts more groundwater than any other country worldwide, even more than the U.S. and China combined. In 2024, the ...
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Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University to launch India’s first AI school, drone training programme
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is set to launch India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) school within its campus, ...
As Pakistan and India spar over basmati rice, some fear for its survival
International demand for basmati rice is forecast to double over the next few years. But farmers and connoisseurs say ...
Punjab Agricultural University releases itinerary for kisan mela
The Directorate of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has released an itinerary for the forthcoming kisan melas, slated to be held in March. These melas, being farmer-friendly, ...