Market prices of kharif pulses in India remained below MSP in KMS 2021-22
Output of kharif pulses in 2021-22 estimated to be 12% lower than target of 9.82 million tonnes Farming Cosmos Market…
India’s basmati rice export value drops 11.51%, quantity by 14.76% in FY 2021-22
Iran emerged as the biggest importer of the Indian long-grained, aromatic rice Farming Cosmos market report: India’s basmati rice exports…
PAU invites applications for innovative farmer awards
Farmers to be honoured during the Kisan Mela in Sept 2022 The Directorate of Extension Education of Punjab Agricultural University…
Paddy MSP increased by Rs 100 per quintal, sesamum by Rs 523
Oilseeds, pulses have got the biggest hike in support price The minimum support price (MSP) of oilseeds and pulses has…
Deworming programme for dairy animals
Medicines for internal parasites should be given twice a year Deworming is the process of giving anthelmintic drugs to animals…
Looking at 45 varieties of basmati notified in India
India is the leading exporter of basmati rice Apart from cultivating paddy, farmers of many north Indian states also grow…
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…