The Indian Express – Online

Punjab, which is a major rice-producing state of the country, has seen a decline of 83,000 hectares this year under this water-guzzling crop, as per a survey report of the state agriculture department. However, this is the sixth year in a row that the state has had over 3 million (over 30 lakh) hectares area under rice (Basmati and non-Basmati) against the need to curtail it to just 2 million hectares. The Punjab agriculture department and director, Punjab land records, under the revenue department, conduct their own surveys to record the actual area under any crop during both Kharif and Rabi seasons in the state. Agricultural department surveys happen earlier.

The Times Of India – Online

The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) has urged the farmers to benefit from certified seed distribution, crop demonstrations, improved agricultural implements and irrigation facilities during the Rabi season under foodgrains through MahaDBT (direct benefit transfer) system. Vikas Patil, director, agriculture, commissionerate of agriculture, has appealed to the farmers to submit their applications. As mentioned in the press release issued here, since the crop demonstrations will be conducted by the farmer group, the groups with an area of 10 hectares should register by contacting the concerned agricultural assistant while applying for the crop demonstrations.

Krishi Jagran – Online

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