Herbicide-tolerant non-GM varieties Pusa Basmati 1979, Pusa Basmati 1985 suitable for direct seeding
Both varieties are recommended for cultivation in northwest India Farmers of north India can now cultivate two varieties of non-genetically…
Water-saving tips for paddy cultivation
As paddy consumes a lot of water, experts have suggested a few tips to save water while cultivating the crop.…
PAU advisory for controlling fall armyworm infestation on maize crop
To check the spread of fall armyworm in maize, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana has advised farmers to regularly…
PAU Ludhiana-recommended paddy varieties for kharif cultivation
After the harvest of wheat and other rabi crops, farmers will now start preparing for cultivating paddy. India’s leading agriculture…
Financial assistance up to Rs 1.25 crore available for fisheries, aquaculture
Help given to entrepreneurs under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) To promote and boost fisheries and aquaculture by…
IMD forecasts normal southwest monsoon rainfall in 2022
The June-September rainfall is likely to be 96-104% of LPA The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast southwest monsoon (June-September)…
Subsidy available for primary processing of horticulture produce
Financial assistance for cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, aromatic plants The National Horticulture Board (NHB) of the Indian government is…
PAU develops, recommends 8 new varieties for general cultivation in Punjab
The agriculture varsity has developed varieties of paddy, cotton, maize, urad, fodder The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana has developed…
Subsidy through NHB available for integrated pack houses
Move aimed to boost commercial horticulture in India The Indian government is promoting commercial horticulture by providing financial assistance for…
Financial help available for building, strengthening animal feed units
Mini, medium and large animal feed plants can be established under AHIDF scheme As part of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure…