Sukhwinder Singh, a farmer from Samrala, said that he will also cultivate PUSA-44 as it gives a higher yield, and grain is also sturdy, but seeds are in shortage. He added that more than ...

The state Agriculture Department has issued instructions to strictly implement the prohibition on the sale of Pusa-44, also known as Peele Pusa, a long-duration water-guzzler paddy variety ...

After the chief minister’s announcement to start paddy transplantation from June 1 this year, farmers are opting for long-duration PUSA-44 variety, raising the hackles of the experts who say ...