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Punjab bets on new-age desi seed to revive cotton in Malwa

Experts said that four years of tests and trials have shown the variety has a low-input cost, and cotton derived from indigenous varieties has commercial value in the pharmaceutical industry.
Published on May 06, 2026 07:00 am IST

Punjab to set up centre of excellence for basmati: CM

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his team take a tour of LT Foods in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (HT)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 05:14 pm IST

PAU’s PBW 826 wheat selected for Baisakhi decor at guv’s house

In a symbolic tribute to Punjab’s legacy and its contribution to national food security, PBW 826, a wheat variety developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has been selected for display at the governor’s residence during this year’s Baisakhi celebrations. The festivities will feature wheat-based decor instead of conventional floral arrangements. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 05:26 am IST

Ludhiana: Kisan Mela concludes with push for sustainable, diversified farming

Farmers from all over the Punjab at Kisan mela orgainsed by Punjab Agricultural University. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 22, 2026 04:28 am IST

Ludhiana: Keep farming a priority, don’t treat it as secondary, says CM Mann at Kisan Mela

Farmers from all over the Punjab at Kisan mela orgainsed by Punjab Agricultural University, in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 03:18 am IST