Sangrur, July 8 -- The latest data obtained from the agriculture department reports Malerkotla as the front-runner in the paddy season 2024-25, followed by Barnala and Sangrur.

According to the data, the state achieved an average paddy yield of 6,674 kg per hectare from a total area of 3,243.3 hectares in the 2024-25 season with Malerkotla first with an yield of impressive 8,026 kg per hectare, Barnala following at 7,394 kg per hectare, and Sangrur securing the third spot with 7,310 kg per hectare.For the third consecutive year, Sangrur has secured the third position in paddy yield.

In the 2023-2024 paddy season, the state recorded an average yield of 6,740 kg per hectare from an area of 3,179 hectares. The top three positions remained ...