Paddy guzzles water, depletes soil nutrients, and creates the problem of stubble burning. But Punjab farmers have not moved away from it. Here’s why. Written by Anju Agnihotri
Labourers ‘reluctant’ to work in scorching sun, seek higher wages.Mohit Khanna/ Tribune News Service The soaring mercury has made things difficult for farmers, with labourers
USDA raises India’s 2025-26 rice output estimate to a record 151 million tonnes due to early monsoon, good soil moisture and a hike in minimum support price. Sanjeeb
Synopsis India’s rice reserves hit a record high in June. Wheat stocks also reached a four-year peak. Increased procurement from farmers boosted wheat inventories. Ample
By Rajendra Jadhav. MUMBAI, June 11 (Reuters) – India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 18% from a year ago to a record high for the start of June, while
The cereal’s market is ruling at multi-year lows as buyers hold huge inventories. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. India’s rice exports have dropped by nearly 60 per cent in the
Kedia Advisory – India’s rice exports plunged nearly 60% in April–May 2025, primarily due to slack global demand and high inventories among buyers. Prices have dropped
Chandigarh: Basmati could emerge as a viable alternative following the recent ban on hybrid and Pusa 44 paddy varieties, despite the potential short-term challenges for farmers
BICOTA, which combines Bayer’s exclusive innovation to provide strong protection against these damaging pests, will be available across key rice-growing states. By BL Bengaluru
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