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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicPunjab farmers

Topic: Punjab farmers

Agriculture needs market reforms, but with farmers at the centre, says Punjab farm panel new chief

Sukhpal Singh says repealed farm laws 'catered to corporations', plans to focus on boosting farmer income, crop diversification, favours export of surplus to neighbouring countries.

With MSP procurement for first time, ‘tricky’ moong spells good gains in Punjab mandis

Moong procurement on MSP of Rs 7,275/quintal has started in Punjab, with govt expecting yield of 4.75 lakh quintals. Farmers are optimistic, but crop is tricky to grow and harvest.

‘Good money’ but a ‘big risk’: Why Punjab farmers are taking a gamble on moong this season

Moong cultivation in Punjab has nearly doubled from last season, mostly due to early wheat harvest. CM Mann’s promise to procure yield at MSP is a boost, but 'a bit late' for some farmers.

Inertia or economics? Why Punjab’s farmers can’t move beyond rice and wheat

Diversification is critical for Punjab and Haryana farmers who face the challenge of depleting water tables. We need another agricultural revolution.

Looking to save costs, Punjab’s AAP govt deliberates on excluding big farmers from power subsidy

Having promised 300 units of free electricity to every household, the Bhagwant Mann government is learnt to be looking at ways to free up some funds.

Between Centre’s push for prepaid power meters & farmer fears, Punjab’s AAP govt in tight spot

Union govt asks Punjab for roadmap to replace old meters within 3 months, or lose power reform funds. AAP govt is facing big debt burden, promised 300 units of free power in polls.

Why self-congratulatory balle-balle culture, not Pakistani drones, is biggest threat to Punjab

Punjab faces many mortal threats, almost all of which are internal. Without a hard look within, future generations have to be resigned to living with this constant slide.

Lesson from year-long protest: No govt, not even Modi-led BJP, can afford to annoy farmers

From the siege of Red Fort to ‘toolkits’, pizza langar to foot massage – the farmers’ year-long protest was like no other in India.

‘Punjabis don’t forget easily’ — farmers in Punjab cheer repeal but no props for Modi

Two major reasons why farmers’ anger hasn’t subsided are Lakhimpur Kheri incident and alleged deaths of more than 700 farmers during year-long protests against Modi govt's laws.

Cash sops, machine subsidies & more — why nothing has helped stop stubble burning in Punjab

From cash incentives to biomass power plants, governments have been spending crores to contain farm fires, but have had limited success.

On Camera

Don’t let Brazil become ‘Saudi Arabia of sugar’. India must lower costs, modernise mills

India’s recent shortfall in sugar exports shows a gradual decline in its competitive edge and a steady consolidation of Brazil’s market dominance.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.