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 ...

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 ...

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 ...