Chandigarh, March 12 -- With the cotton sowing season approaching, Punjab's Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has intensified efforts to boost the cultivation of the crop, often referred to as 'white gold'.The state is focusing on increasing acreage, ensuring quality seed availability, and implementing stringent pest control measures to protect farmers' yields.
Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, along with Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Verma and PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, held a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review preparations for the upcoming Kharif season. Emphasizing the importance of certified seeds, Khudian urged farmers to use only Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)-recommended hybri...