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May 27, 2026, 03:26 PM - 7 min read
Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies have nearly doubled globally since the 1960s, averaging about 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions per year in the 2010s. That’s roughly equal to the annual emissions of 239 million cars.
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May 13, 2026, 03:54 PM - 2 min read
Under the revised rates, the MSP for common grade paddy has been increased from Rs 2,369 to Rs 2,441 per quintal, while the MSP for A-grade paddy has been raised by the same margin to Rs 2,461 per quintal for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season, which typically begins in September and October.
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October 25, 2025, 07:32 PM - 2 min read
To address the pressing concern of deteriorating air quality due to stubble burning, an integrated renewable energy company has launched an initiative that uses a fuel aggregator to convert paddy waste into clean electricity
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October 27, 2024, 06:58 PM - 3 min read
Union Food Minister Prahlad Joshi asserted that it is the government's responsibility to ensure sufficient storage space.
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October 25, 2024, 01:55 PM - 3 min read
The protest resulted in major traffic disruptions as commuters faced inconvenience at many places.
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October 23, 2024, 07:17 PM - 4 min read
Though the Punjab government claims that every grain will be purchased from farmers, several paddy growers said they were in need of money to repay loans, for events like wedding ceremonies and the "tardy" paddy procurement would put them under significant financial strain.
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October 23, 2024, 03:59 PM - 2 min read
As per the official data, 32 lakh tonnes of paddy have been purchased since October 1.
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October 22, 2024, 07:40 PM - 3 min read
The CM urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address the issues of state's rice millers.
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October 19, 2024, 06:47 PM - 4 min read
Several farmers' groups have been protesting against the slow procurement of paddy, which led to a glut in mandis. The state rice millers and the commission agents are also supporting the farmers' protest.
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October 14, 2024, 07:40 PM - 2 min read
"Paddy procurement, which should have started by October 1, has not commenced yet. Farmers are facing hardships in mandis," he said, blaming the AAP government in Punjab and the central government for the delay.
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October 2, 2024, 02:56 PM - 2 min read
"The Haryana government remains committed to protecting the economic interests of its farmers and will ensure a seamless and efficient procurement process throughout the season," a statement said.
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July 3, 2024, 05:31 PM - 2 min read
The CEEW report highlighted that 36% of the 1,478 farmers surveyed in 11 districts of Punjab grew Pusa 44 in Kharif 2022 due to its high yield.
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