Micro irrigation: A way forward to conserve water
Agriculture is the biggest water consumer. It uses around 70 percent of all freshwater withdrawals worldwide. With a growing world…
Big hike in MSP of kharif oilseeds, pulses!
There has been a big hike in the minimum support price (MSP) of oilseeds and pulses, which was announced by…
New variety Punjab Basmati 7
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has developed a new variety — Punjab Basmati 7 — that is being cultivated…
DSR technique of sowing paddy
Rice was seeded directly in about one-fifth of total area under rice in Punjab in 2020. DSR saves about 15-20%…