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Sangrur, Barnala farmers flag shortage of wheat seeds

While the Punjab government has made seeds free for flood-affected farmers, the other will be a 50% subsidy restricted to only 2 to 2.5 acres of land.

Updated on Nov 04, 2025 05:46 PM IST

Punjab: Paddy farmers hit by dwarf virus in July feel the pinch

Dwarf virus causes stunting, yellowing and withering of the crop, effectively bringing down the yield. While the virus was reported from across the state, Ropar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Pathankot, Patiala, and Sangrur were the most affected. (HT File)

Published on Sep 20, 2025 06:38 AM IST

Himachal withdraws ads for VCs in farm varsities

The Himachal Pradesh government has formally withdrawn two advertisements issued for the selection of Vice-Chancellors at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (Nauni, Solan) and CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (Palampur), declaring any action taken under them “null and void.” (Getty Images/iStockphoto / Representational image)

Published on Aug 12, 2025 07:26 AM IST

Punjab: Crackdown on hoarding: 460 bags of DAP, pesticides seized in Barnala

The shop at Moom village in Barnala’s Mehal Kalan was operating without proper registration, say officials of the agriculture department. (HT)

Published on Jul 23, 2025 07:36 AM IST

Malerkotla tops in paddy yield for second consecutive year

In the 2023-2024 paddy season, the state recorded an average yield of 6,740 kg per hectare from an area of 3,179 hectares. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 08, 2025 05:09 PM IST

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