Punjab

Blogs

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Urgent action is required to mitigate effects of temperature extremes in South Asia, which threaten wheat production and human health.

Features

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Researchers explore how coupling automation with drip irrigation can enhance water use efficiency and productivity, especially in South Asia’s cereal-based systems.

Features

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Interest in farm machinery and crop diversification spike as farmers respond to COVID-19 labor shortages.

News

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New blog published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs argues that balancing food security, rural livelihoods, water for agriculture and air quality need not be a zero-sum game.

Features

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Policies and technologies key to sustainable development in India’s breadbasket.

Press releases

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Later rice planting in Haryana and Punjab leads to concentrated agricultural burning in the late fall and 39% higher peak fire intensity, contributing to poor air quality.

News

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Joint team recognized for their work on rice residue management using the Super Straw Management System, or Super SMS.