New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A 70‑year lease has been formalised to transfer land for a Basmati and Organic Training Centre‑cum‑Demo Farm at Tanda Bijaisi in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, to be developed over approximately seven acres, the government said on Thursday.The centre will be equipped with facilities including an auditorium, museum and gallery on Basmati and organic farming, conference room, laboratory and storage space for organic farming inputs, an official statement said.The…
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Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture. With the efforts of the Chief Minister, the establishment of a centre of excellence for basmati has been secured during his ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative aims to strengthen farmers’ incomes and reduce overreliance on the wheat-paddy cycle, an official statement said. As part of his visit, CM Mann explored best practices in agriculture and industr…