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The Repealed Farm Laws: A Chapter Closed, But What's Next for Indian Agriculture?
29-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
In November 2021, after a year of intense protests, the Indian government repealed three controversial farm laws. These laws, intended to modernize the agricultural sector, sparked widespread discontent among farmers, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
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Inspect flowers and cotton bolls for signs of the pink bollworm
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Recently, few cotton sown areas in the state of Punjab were impacted with the pink bollworm infestation. With the early-sown cotton crop aged between 60 and 80 days, it is important for the cotton growing farmers to integrate all available management tactics which will serve the purpose of resistance management against pink bollworm.
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Paddy straw management workshop identifies strategies for zero stubble burning
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, in collaboration with the state of Punjab and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organized a workshop on 'Paddy Straw Management and Action Plans' to address the issue of stubble burning. The event saw the participation of senior government officials, stakeholders, farmers, and representatives from various organizations.
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PepsiCo India extends stubble burning initiative in Punjab
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
PepsiCo India has extended its Biochar Initiative, a pilot crop residue management program, to the Fatehgarh Sahib and Ludhiana districts of Punjab as a potential solution to address the pressing issue of stubble burning in the northern states of India.
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Over 6000 farmers shift to organic farming in Punjab
19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Over 6000 farmers in Punjab moved to organic farming in the state of Punjab under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) during the last three years.
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Modi announces repealing of three farm laws
19-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
After regular pressure from few farmers association mainly based in Punjab & Haryana, Prime minister Narendra Modi has decided to repeal all the three farm laws that was passed by the parliament.
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National Fisheries signs MoU with PNB to extend financial assistance
06-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India has entered into an MoU with Punjab National Bank, the premier Bank in the country, to extend financial assistance through the Bank.
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Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute organizes national consultation meet on linking farmers with market
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab organized the National Consultation Meet on “Linking farmers with the market with special emphasis on direct marketing models for Citrus, Sapota, Kinnow and Vegetable Crops” recently.
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KVK organized national webinar to enhance farmers’ income on vegetable nutrition security
24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab under the aegis of ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab organized a National Webinar on “Vegetables for Nutrition Security and Enhancing Farmers’ Income.”
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Farmers' protests result in a daily loss of INR 3500 cr loss, ASSOCHAM calls for early resolution
15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Urging the government and farmers’ organizations to resolve the impasse over the new Agri laws, the The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has today said, the ongoing protests are dealing a big blow to the interconnected economies of the region, including Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
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Government committed to the welfare of farmers, always ready for dialogue, says Agri minister
02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare minister, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Commerce and Som Prakash, Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industries interacted with the representatives of Farmers Organizations of Punjab on 1 December, 2020 in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
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Paddy procurement exceeds by 22.43% during 2020-21
20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is progressing at a fast pace in the procuring States/UTs of Punjab, Haryana, UP, TN, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, J&K and Kerala with the purchase of over 98.19 Lakh MT of paddy up to 19 October 2020 from 8.54 lakh farmers valuing INR 18539.86 crore at MSP rate of INR 18880 per MT.
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Agriculture secretary holds meeting with 29 Farmer Unions from Punjab
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture is always on top priority for Government of India. Central Government invited representatives of 29 Farmer Unions from Punjab which were associated with agitations in the State during last few days.
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No locust adults or hoppers spotted in any of the affected areas, agri ministry
02-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April, 2020 till 25 August, 2020, control operations have been done in 279,066 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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Locust control operations carried out at 10 places in Rajasthan, 2 places in Gujarat
19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 18 August 2020, locust control operations have been done in 2,76,267 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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Over 4 lakh hectares area in 10 states under locust control operations as on July 23
25-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 23 July 2020, control operations have been done in 202,565 hectares area in states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs). Till 23 July 2020, control operations have been done in 198,657 hectares area in states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Bihar by State Governments.
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Aerial spraying capacity strengthened for anti-locust operations, says agri ministry
08-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 6 July 2020, control operations have been done in 1,43,422hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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Govt steps up locust control operations across northern India
28-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Amidst a wave of locust swarms sweeping across western and northwestern India, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has stepped up locust control operations in the affected States of Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
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WTC Chandigarh to set up center of excellence for Food and Agriculture
10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the significance of Agro-business in Punjab, World Trade Center Association (WTCA) is mulling to establish a mechanism and the platform to facilitate technology transfer and knowledge exchange
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Utkal Tubers eyes 50,000 tons of high yielding, disease resistant seed potatoes by 2022
20-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.
Bengaluru-based potato seeds firm Utkal Tubers India Pvt. Ltd, plans to ramp up its annual production to 50,000 tons of high-yielding, disease-resistant seed potatoes across Gujarat, Assam, Punjab, UP, Haryana and Karnataka over the next three years.
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Himalayan Creamery partners Mr. Milkman for launching milk subscription, delivery service
20-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
Himalayan Creamery, one of the fastest growing dairy farms in Punjab has partnered with Delhi based Dairy tech startup, Mr. Milkman to launch co-branded application for milk Subscription and delivery service in Punjab
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Cabinet approves promotion of agricultural mechanisation for in-situ management of crop residue
12-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi
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Punjab declares 50% subsidy on shrimp production
22-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to increase shrimp production in the state, Punjab state government has announced 50 per cent subsidy in shrimp production.
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FieldFresh inks MoU with Punjab Agri Varsity for corn research
13-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
A joint venture firm of Bharti Enterprises & Del Monte Pacific Limited, FieldFresh Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) to carry out Corn Productivity Research Programme.
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Cargill opens cattle feed plant in India
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
US based global food giant, Cargill has announced that it has opened a new cattle feed plant in Bathinda, Punjab.
