Farmers across Haryana are facing delays in obtaining their Unique Farmer IDs due to technical issues and discrepancies in the state’s online land records portal. The glitches have slowed the verification process, preventing many eligible farmers from completing their registrations and accessing government welfare schemes. The Unique Farmer ID initiative is aimed at creating a...
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Four Years Later: Haryana’s Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak Caused ₹247 Crore Loss, Killed Nearly 2,900 Cattle
Four years after the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) outbreak, official data has revealed its devastating impact on Haryana’s livestock sector. The disease caused an estimated ₹247 crore loss to livestock farmers. It also led to the deaths of nearly 2,900 cattle, most of them cows. The outbreak spread rapidly across several districts in 2022. It...
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Farmers Suspend Delhi March After Centre Agrees to Hold Fresh Talks
Protest Paused Following Assurance from Union Agriculture Minister Chandigarh, July 22: Farmers from Haryana and Punjab have temporarily suspended their planned “Delhi Chalo” march after receiving assurance that Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold discussions with their representatives. The decision came after talks between government officials and farmer leaders, offering hope for a...
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Deadline of custom-milled rice expires in Haryana, over 6 LMT yet to be delivered
Deadline of custom-milled rice expires in Haryana, over 6 LMT yet to be delivered The state of Haryana has not received over 6 lakh tonnes of custom-milled rice. This is because the deadline to supply this rice has ended. The Food Corporation of India is still waiting for this rice. The state government is looking...
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Paddy Dominates Kharif Season in Sonepat, Panipat as DSR Technique Gains Ground
Paddy continues to dominate the kharif season in Haryana’s Sonepat and Panipat districts as farmers increasingly adopt the Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) technique. The Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has expanded DSR targets this year to promote water conservation while maintaining paddy production. Officials say the state is also encouraging crop diversification through the...
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Punjab Canals Run Full as Paddy Transplantation Gains Momentum
Improved water flow brings relief to farmers as canals carry full capacity after a long gap CHANDIGARH, June 26: Punjab’s irrigation network has witnessed a significant boost as canals across several districts are now flowing at full capacity, offering much-needed relief to farmers preparing for the paddy transplantation season. After a long period of reduced...
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Khanna Farmer Sets Example With Zero Farm Fires in Six Years
Farmer Adopts Sustainable Farming Practices Ludhiana: A progressive farmer from a village in Khanna has emerged as a role model for sustainable agriculture after successfully avoiding farm fires for six consecutive years. At a time when stubble burning remains a major environmental challenge in Punjab, the farmer has demonstrated that effective crop residue management can...
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Farmers Raise Ghaggar Drain Issues in Sirsa, Demand Immediate Action
Sirsa: Farmers in Haryana’s Sirsa district have urged the government to address long-pending issues related to the Ghaggar drainage system before the monsoon arrives. They fear that poor drainage infrastructure could cause flooding, waterlogging, and crop losses in several villages. Farmers Seek Urgent Repairs Farmers raised their concerns during an Akrosh Panchayat held at Nathusari...