The Indian Express – Online

With the commencement of paddy sowing in June, the Punjab government has formulated a plan to address the issue of paddy stubble during the Kharif season. The plan involves the addition of more than 20,000 Crop Residue Management (CRM) Machines to the existing fleet and the establishment of 1,000 new Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs). The estimated expenditure for this plan is Rs 350 crore, with the state government contributing 40% for the first time since the scheme’s launch in 2018.

The Week – Online

Bayer CropScience and Crystal Crop Protection Limited came together in 2018 to embark on a collaborative project to enhance the productivity of rice and cotton farmers in India. Under this collaboration, Bayer provided Crystal access to newer innovations, and Crystal, based on their manufacturing and development strength, helped bring new solutions to the Indian market. Today, Bayer CropScience and Crystal Crop Protection Limited have launched the product, Curbix Pro and Kollar, respectively, to aid farmers in tackling plant hoppers, ensuring that the best crop protection practices are implemented.

The Times of India – Online

Scanty monsoon rainfall has badly affected the sowing of paddy seeds this kharif season with farmlands going dry and majority of farmers still remaining dependent on traditional sources of irrigation. The monsoon still eludes large parts of the state although it arrived on time for the first time in 17 years. Paddy is planted in over 36 lakh hectares of land in all the 38 districts across the state.