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43 officials issued show-cause notice in Sangrur, Barnala dists

SANGRUR/BARNALA:, Oct. 31 -- Officials across the districts of Sangrur and Barnala are facing administrative action as authorities crack down on the rising number of stubble burning incidents. A total... Read More


Sangrur farmers allege shortage of stubble mgmt machines

Sangrur, Oct. 22 -- As the paddy harvesting season gathers pace, farmers in Sangrur have alleged an acute shortage of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery on the ground, forcing many to resort to s... Read More


After incessant rain, farmers now battling paddy diseases, yield loss

Sangrur, Oct. 20 -- Paddy farmers in Sangrur and Barnala districts, considered the agriculture heartlands of Malwa belt, are staring at heavy losses this season after incessant rainfall not only flatt... Read More


Agri dept struggles with staff shortage, 30% posts vacant

Sangrur, Oct. 14 -- Amid the Supreme Court's stringent directives against stubble burning and the Punjab government's push for crop diversification, Punjab agriculture department is facing severe staf... Read More


Farmers allege DAP shortage

Sangrur, Oct. 10 -- Sangur farmers have alleged Alleging shortage of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser, and added that they are being overcharged by dealers. They also say that dealers are forcing... Read More