Vinod Kumar Chandigarh: While Punjab continues to be a major contributor to India’s agricultural economy—particularly in cereal production—the state is gradually losing its relative share in the national output as faster-growing states like Madhya Pradesh and Telangana catch up. At the same time, neighbouring states such as Haryana and Himachal Pradesh are registering gains by […]
By Neeraj Mohan Farmers in Punjab and Haryana persist with paddy cultivation despite environmental concerns and diversification efforts. Chandigarh: In the country’s agrarian heartlands of Punjab and Haryana, farmers remain deeply entrenched in the cycle of paddy cultivation, despite mounting environmental concerns and the introduction of government-backed incentive schemes promoting crop diversification. Ground-level reports collected […]
Jonas Reyes CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija — The provincial government of Nueva Ecija will begin purchasing palay from local farmers as prices continue to fall to around P10 to P12 per kilo in the towns of Cabiao and San Antonio, threatening farmer livelihoods. This initiative follows the lifting of the election spending ban and is […]
A rice breeding and selection field demonstration involving farmers took place on Sunday at Yae Aye Village in Tatkon Township. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr. Tin Htut attended the event and emphasized the importance of understanding farmers’ real-life conditions and involving them in selecting suitable rice varieties. The demonstration aimed to allow […]
The Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) has raised serious concerns over delays in pesticide registration and import approvals, warning that these issues could severely impact farmers during crucial cropping seasons. In a letter sent to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, PCPA Executive Director Muhammad Sarwar Rahi stated that ongoing delays at the […]
A final call on the future course of action will be taken at the general body meeting to be held here on Monday. Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: Rice millers registered with the state for custom-milling of paddy procured under minimum support price (MSP) have decided to suspend further milling till the government comes out with […]
Developed by the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai, ADT 59, is gaining traction for its high yield, salinity resistance, and bold grains — key traits that appeal to delta farmers Nacchinarkkiniyan M. A newly released short-duration rice variety, ADT 59, is gaining traction among delta farmers for its high yield, salinity resistance, and […]
Story by AYIE LICSI. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared that the P20 per kilo rice program will continue and expand to more public markets in the country. Marcos confirmed this in a vlog posted to his YouTube channel, in which he said that the P20 Rice Project is “here to stay.” “Tuloy-tuloy na po […]
The Ministry of Commerce, in its capacity as the Inter-ministerial Committee for the Preparation and Participation in World and International Trade Expositions, organised the “Cambodia National Day” Programme at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This event was presided over by Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and High Representative of Hun Manet, Prime Minister […]
Agriculture, Business, Innovation, Kirinyaga In Mwea’s Wamumu Ward, Kirinyaga County, a young woman is planting more than crops by sowing a vision for economic independence and youth-led innovation through farming. Felistar Nyakio, a Jomo Kenyatta University graduate in Business Administration, defied expectations by walking away from the hunt for the elusive white-collar jobs and instead […]
