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Sluggish wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh drags down India’s Central pool sourcing by 16%
April 23, 2026 12:13 am
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan flags challenges faced by farmers during procurement in the state, directs officials to resolve issues related to slot booking, registration, and verification on priority basis
In relief to 21,000 farmers, Centre’s nod to restarting wheat procurement in Delhi
April 21, 2026 9:16 pm
Farmers will be required to carry their Aadhaar card, land records and bank passbook to sell their produce at procurement centres.
Wheat procurement surges after norm relaxation, but 88% stock stuck in mandis
April 20, 2026 10:56 pm
Officials and traders warn that mandis are becoming "choke points."
Punjab mandis in limbo as procurement resumes but quality concerns stall buying
April 15, 2026 10:28 am
Farmers wait as shrivelled wheat uncertainty slows procurement despite strike ending
Unseasonal rains, hailstorms delay wheat harvest in Punjab; crop damage reported across state
April 05, 2026 10:40 am
Agricultural experts warn that lodging and prolonged exposure to wet conditions can lead to discolouration and deterioration in grain quality, affecting market prices.
Punjab’s ber cultivation: Farmers elevate ‘poor man’s fruit’, make it commercially viable beyond wheat, paddy
January 15, 2026 6:34 pm
Traditionally growing wild along field boundaries, ber is now emerging as a profitable alternative to water-intensive crops, offering better returns with minimal inputs and significantly lower water use.
Nutritionist clarifies whether to use freshly prepared or leftover atta dough kept in refrigerator: 'Wheat is not the villain...'
November 24, 2025 10:30 am
Store atta in small batches and finish it within a month for best results
Wheat variety PBW 826 retains top spot in grain yield at national level: PAU
September 24, 2025 11:58 am
PBW 826 had earlier ranked first for three consecutive years, leading to its release for the entire NWPZ and NEPZ in 2022
With USAID shut, Norman Borlaug’s institute knocks on India’s doors
July 11, 2025 6:30 pm
The Mexico-headquartered centre, responsible for India’s Wheat Revolution, faces acute global funding crunch
Beyond wheat, paddy: How a farmer’s seed bank and zero-budget natural farming boost earnings and preserve biodiversity
May 25, 2025 12:05 pm
Amrit Singh Chahal grows a diverse range of crops, including pulses, oilseeds, fruits, and vegetables, while effectively managing pests without chemicals.
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