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Water-guzzling summer maize add to agri experts’ worries

Experts say that the farmers should opt for kharif maize, which is sown during the same time as paddy and requires less water due to the monsoons

The summer maize, which is sown after wheat crop is harvested, has a negative affect on the water table as it requires more irrigation. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 17, 2024 10:50 PM IST
ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Reimagine MSP regime to secure farm future

Policy flexibility is crucial to prevent market prices from dipping below MSP due to cheaper imports.

Punjab farmers’ inertia on crop diversification is well known. (Pic for representation)
Published on Mar 06, 2024 11:40 AM IST

Snow, rain recharge Valley’s water sources, farmers upbeat

Tourist resort of Gulmarg recorded over three feet of snow, and Pahalgam and Sonamarg also had good snow accumulation in last ten days when back to back Western Disturbances were active over Kashmir

A tourist enjoys during snowfall at Patnitop in Udhampur on Tuesday. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 05:02 AM IST
ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

SC talks tough on Delhi AQI after rain: ‘God heard prayers, no thanks to govt’

"We want farm fires stopped, we want air quality to get better. It's your business how it occurs," the Supreme Court told the Centre and Punjab.

People troubled by increasing pollution got some respite relief due to early morning rain In Ghaziabad. (Sakib Ali/HT)
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 01:39 PM IST
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