Punjab’s Water crisis Due to Paddy Cultivation

The water crisis in Punjab worsens each day. However, the centre fails to take any action…

Basmati Prices Crash as Early Arrival Peaks in Punjab Mandis

Punjab Mandi Board falling prices of basmati after starting at Rs 2,400 per quintal. Basmati prices…

“We Won’t Pay 4.25% Taxes While the Other States Pay Zero” Basmati Rice millers in Punjab Warn Government of Not Buying Crop

As harvest time of basmati nears, exporters show reluctance to buy from Punjab. Basmati rice millers…

Government of Punjab Incurs Losses of More Than INR 2000 Crore Every Year on Wheat Procurement

The government of Punjab incurs losses of more than INR 2000 crore every year on wheat…

To Protect Quality of Paddy Crop, Punjab Government Bans Sale of Nine Agro-Chemicals

Amarinder Singh orders the agriculture department to produce high standard paddy for exports. Punjab government bans…

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana Protest Farm Ordinance and High Fuel Prices

Tractor march across Punjab shows farmers dissent over farm ordinances. Farmers in Punjab and Haryana protest…

Punjab Bans Sale of 9 Types of Pesticides: Delayed Decision

the Punjab Government has banned sale of 9 types of pesticide including Acephate, Carbendazim, Thiamethoxam, Triazofos,…

Punjab Government Pushing Towards Crop Diversification Due to Depleting Water Table

Punjab Government is pushing its farmers to refrain from growing paddy/wheat in the State. Water table…

Punjab Government Taking Steps to Control Pesticide use on Basmati

Punjab Government has been taking steps to educate farmers to avoid using certain pesticides while cultivating…