Moga, Nov. 27 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Ransih Kalan village in Moga district on Thursday, where he praised Punjab's farming community for setting "new records" in public participation and agricultural innovation, especially in reducing stubble burning.

Chouhan began his one-day tour by offering prayers at a local gurdwara before heading to the fields to review farming practices with officials from the Agriculture Ministry. The minister interacted with farmers to understand their methods of direct seeding, reduced fertiliser use, and stubble management.

Calling Punjab "amazing," Chouhan said, "New records of public participation have been made in the Panchayat here... I am grateful to the people of Punj...