Crop Diversification Archives

13 May

Punjab and Centre Forge Strategic Alliance to Resolve Fertilizer Shortage and Groundwater Depletion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Crop Diversification, Fertiliser supply, Groundwater Conservation, Punjab farmers

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday called upon Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and sought his intervention for the de-notification of certain hybrid paddy seeds to ensure smooth procurement and lifting operations in Punjab during the forthcoming Kharif season, while raising a series of critical issues concerning the state’s farmers before the Centre. During the crucial meeting in Delhi, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann secured assurances on uninterrupted fertilizer supply and groundwater conservation, demanded Punjab’s representation in the Central Seed Committee, and pressed for wheat seed subsidy allocation for 2026-27. Emphasising that Punjab’s farmers…

13 May

Union Agriculture Minister and Punjab CM Agree on Collaborative Crop Diversification Strategy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Crop Diversification, Farmer issues, New Delhi, Punjab Agriculture, Shivraj Chouhan

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss a wide range of agricultural issues, with a primary focus on the urgent need for crop diversification. During the high-level meeting, both leaders explored strategies to transition the province away from its heavy reliance on wheat and paddy cultivation, a cycle that has long raised concerns regarding sustainability and resource management. Chouhan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Punjab Chief Minister and commended the province's historical resilience, noting that Punjab has always been the first to…

14 Sep

Haryana to Launch ‘Seva Pakhwada’ to Empower Farmers and Promote Natural Farming

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Diversification, Haryana Seva Pakhwada 2024, Natural farming, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, September 14 – Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state will observe Seva Pakhwada from September 17 to October 2. During this period, the Agriculture, Horticulture, and Fisheries Departments will jointly organize awareness programs to inform farmers about welfare schemes and encourage natural farming.The minister, who chaired a review meeting with departmental officers in Chandigarh today, said the fortnight-long campaign beginning on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and concluding on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary will serve as a major medium to connect government schemes directly with farmers.Rana instructed officials to turn the campaign…

26 Mar

Punjab Budget 2025-26: A Big Push for Agriculture, But Will It Be Enough?

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Crop Diversification, Power Subsidy, Punjab Budget 2025-26

Chandigarh, March 26, 2025: The Punjab government’s 2025-26 budget has earmarked ₹14,524 crore for agriculture and allied sectors, aiming to boost crop diversification, provide power subsidies, and introduce new initiatives for farmers. However, the big question remains—will these measures be enough to address Punjab’s long-standing agricultural challenges?One of the key highlights is the ₹500 crore allocation for crop residue management, a step towards controlling stubble burning, which has been a major environmental concern. The government is also focusing on crop diversification with a new scheme in Bathinda, Kapurthala, and Gurdaspur to encourage maize cultivation in the Kharif season. Farmers switching…

21 Mar

Haryana first state in country where maximum crops are purchased on MSP: Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Diversification, Farmers' Income, Haryana MSP procurement, mustard purchase, Natural farming

Chandigarh, March 21, 2025: Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said Haryana is the first state in the country where maximum crops are being purchased at Minimum Support Price (MSP).He said this on the occasion of the launch of mustard procurement at the Radaur grain market in Yamunanagar district. This year, mustard is being purchased at the minimum support price of Rs 5950 per quintal.The Agriculture Minister interacted with the commission agents in the grain market and took stock of mustard lifting, packaging availability and other problems.He told the commission agents that if they have any kind of…

06 Mar

Haryana Government Committed to Increasing Farmers’ Income and Making Agriculture Profitable: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Diversification, Farmers' Income, Haryana agriculture, Natural farming, Stubble Management

Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana's Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, stated that the state government is taking significant steps to increase farmers' income and make agriculture a profitable business.Speaking at a private channel’s program, the minister emphasized that natural farming is being promoted, along with efforts to convert barren land into fertile fields. He highlighted that shrimp farming is also being encouraged as part of these initiatives.To boost farmers' earnings, the government is focusing on natural farming, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), agricultural mechanization, and agro-tourism. Plans are in place to provide better support prices for products from…