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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Patiala farmers re-transplanting paddy as dwarf virus spreads
A few farmers in Patiala district are re-transplanting paddy in areas affected by the dwarf virus as a measure to mitigate the impact of widespread crop damage. They are reportedly resorting to this action after experiencing repeated failures in controlling the virus outbreak despite using recommended insecticides. A few farmers in Patiala district are re-transplanting paddy in areas affected by the dwarf virus as a measure to mitigate the impact of widespread crop damage. They are reportedly resorting to this action after experiencing repeated failures in controlling the virus outbreak despite using recommended insecticides. (HT Photo) The distressed farmers have blamed Punjab Agriculture University (PAU), Ludhiana, for their losses as they had sown university's recommended seed procured from the university itself. The Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV), causing a rice dwarf disease, poses a significant threat to rice production in Punjab, with notable damage reported in several districts this year. Experts say the white-backed planthopper (WBPH) has been known to be the primary vector responsible for spreading SRBSDV. The virus affects rice plants by stunting its growth, leading to narrow, upright leaves, poor root and shoot development, and a drastic reduction in plant height, often to half or even one-third of normal size. In severe cases, plants may wither and die prematurely, resulting in substantial yield loss. Farmer Gurvinder Singh of Bathoi Kalan village in Patiala, whose 10 acres of paddy fields has been affected by the attack of dwarf virus, said, 'I am completely shattered. I tried all the possible pesticides to stop the spread but to no avail. Though I have decided to re-transplant paddy, I am finding it difficult to procure seedlings.' Another distressed farmer, whose eight acres of paddy have been affected by the attack of dwarf virus, said, 'Despite sowing PAU-recommended varieties of paddy, our crops have been under attack by this virus. Now, insecticides recommended by PAU are not working against the virus. Constantly, we are left with no other option but to re-transplant the paddy.' As per the Punjab agriculture department, around 510 hectares of paddy fields have been affected in Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Sangrur, Nawanshahr, Ropar and Mohali. PAU experts said that the virus has hit early-transplanted fields hardest, particularly in varieties like PR 114, PR 128, PR 131. Meanwhile, Basant Garg, secretary, agriculture and farmers' welfare, said, 'The disease is reported only in a few districts. Our teams, along with experts from PAU, Ludhiana, have been visiting paddy fields. They have been informing farmers about the solution and helping them to minimise the losses.'
Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Indian Express
Akal Takht Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargaj's brother-in-law Gurvinder Singh passes away; Sikh clergy meeting postponed
Gurvinder Singh, brother-in-law of Akal Takht Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, died on Tuesday following a road accident near Gohalwar on the Amritsar-Tarn Taran road in Punjab. According to initial reports, he suffered a serious head injury after a collision between his motorcycle and a cow caused him to fall on the road on Monday night. Gurvinder Singh succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Amritsar. Gurvinder Singh, who hailed from Khara village in Tarn Taran district, was serving as an assistant sub-inspector with Punjab Police and living with his family at Grand Estate on Bhai Manjh Road in Amritsar. In the wake of the bereavement in the acting jathedar's family, a meeting of the Sikh clergy scheduled for August 1 has been postponed, said Bagicha Singh, in-charge of the Akal Takht secretariat, adding that a new date and time for the meeting would be announced later. Bagicha Singh said that minister Harjot Singh and Punjab Languages Department Director Jaswant Singh, who were summoned for the August 1 meeting, would also be informed of the revised schedule. The Akal Takht have summoned both after a controversy erupted over song and dance performances that took place at a Punjab Government event organised to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur earlier this month. The Sikh clergy meeting was also important as, according to sources, jathedars had to discuss the fate of a five-member committee formed on December 2, 2024, to reorganise the Shiromani Akali Dal. Additionally, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has postponed his visit, along with Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Bhai Tek Singh, to Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib and related religious sites scheduled for July 29-31.
Business Standard
26-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Cropnosys India Private Limited and ISAP India Foundation Celebrate Milestone in Farmer Empowerment through 'Profit Pathways' Initiative
BusinessWire India Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 26: Cropnosys (India) Private Limited, in collaboration with ISAP India Foundation, hosted a Project Reflection Event in Lucknow to mark a major milestone in their joint initiative, Profit Pathways: Enhancing Farm Income through Input Efficiency and Market Linkages. The event celebrated the significant success in empowering smallholder farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture across Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. The event brought together farmers, field practitioners, institutional experts, donors, and representatives from key government and research organizations for high-level discussions on the learnings, impact, and way forward for the initiative. "At Cropnosys, we believe inclusive growth begins at the grassroots. 'Profit Pathways' was our commitment to ensuring that farmers not only grow crops, but also grow their incomes," said Gurvinder Singh, Founder & Director. "We're proud of the transformation we've seen in Barabanki and are grateful to the community and our implementation partners, ISAP." The project was aligned with national priorities such as Doubling Farmers' Income and global goals under the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production). The inauguration featured the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, affirming a shared commitment to inclusive and knowledge-driven growth in the agriculture sector. Initiated in FY 2024-25, the Profit Pathways project was implemented by ISAP India Foundation and supported by Cropnosys India Private Limited. The initiative aimed to empower 1,500 smallholder farmers across three Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) through a multi-pronged strategy focusing on: * Soil Health & Fertilizer Efficiency: Installation of two soil testing units, customized nutrient management plans, and farmer training in soil health regeneration. * Farmer Outreach & Demonstrations: Conducted 37 village-level trainings and supported 410 lead farmers with demonstration plots focused on wheat and menthol. * Value Addition & Market Linkages: Organized buyer-seller meets, facilitated collective sales via FPOs, and installed an upgraded steam distillation unit to improve value addition for menthol crops. * Awareness & Communication: Developed IEC materials including digital guides and videos to promote sustainable agricultural practices and cost-efficiency. These efforts collectively aimed to enhance farmers' profitability by promoting better market access, improved input efficiency, and restored soil productivity. Mr. Gaurav Vats, Director - Agri Services at ISAP, gave an overview of the project journey, key interventions, and observable outcomes, including improved crop yields and farmer incomes. Dr. Sanjay Singh, Director General of the UP Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), graced the event as Chief Guest and underscored the importance of collaborative programs that address both agronomic practices and systemic bottlenecks in rural farming ecosystems. Ashish Kumar, Market Development Manager (North India), Cropnosys (India) Private Limited, shared the company's continued commitment to community-centric innovation. He emphasized the importance of knowledge delivery, access to quality inputs, and the creation of robust market ecosystems for the long-term resilience of smallholder farmers. The event also featured a documentary film that offered a vivid glimpse into the transformational stories of participating farmers. Field presentations by Mr. Shubham from ISAP highlighted ground-level impacts, including increased income, higher productivity, and lower input costs. A panel discussion enriched the agenda, featuring agricultural experts such as Dr. Ashwini Kumar Singh from KVK, who elaborated on the role of technical convergence and extension strategies in scaling successful agronomic models. Ms. Tanushree and Mr. Ashish Tiwari of ISAP India Foundation served as the Masters of Ceremony (MCs), smoothly coordinating the sessions and enabling active engagement from diverse stakeholders throughout the day. With the conclusion of Profit Pathways, Cropnosys reaffirms its long-standing commitment to community development and sustainable agriculture and looks forward to scaling similar impact-driven models across other rural geographies in India. As the project concludes its current phase, the Profit Pathways initiative has set the stage for broader adoption of sustainable practices and stronger FPO-based markets. Led by ISAP India Foundation and supported by Cropnosys (India) Private Limited, the initiative remains closely aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047--transforming Indian agriculture to be more resilient, equitable, and future-ready.
Business Upturn
26-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Cropnosys India Private Limited and ISAP India Foundation Celebrate Milestone in Farmer Empowerment through ‘Profit Pathways' Initiative
Cropnosys (India) Private Limited, in collaboration with ISAP India Foundation, hosted a Project Reflection Event in Lucknow to mark a major milestone in their joint initiative, Profit Pathways: Enhancing Farm Income through Input Efficiency and Market Linkages. The event celebrated the significant success in empowering smallholder farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture across Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Business Wire India Cropnosys (India) Private Limited, in collaboration with ISAP India Foundation, hosted a Project Reflection Event in Lucknow to mark a major milestone in their joint initiative, Profit Pathways: Enhancing Farm Income through Input Efficiency and Market Linkages. The event celebrated the significant success in empowering smallholder farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture across Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. The event brought together farmers, field practitioners, institutional experts, donors, and representatives from key government and research organizations for high-level discussions on the learnings, impact, and way forward for the initiative. 'At Cropnosys, we believe inclusive growth begins at the grassroots. 'Profit Pathways' was our commitment to ensuring that farmers not only grow crops, but also grow their incomes,' said Gurvinder Singh, Founder & Director. 'We're proud of the transformation we've seen in Barabanki and are grateful to the community and our implementation partners, ISAP.' The project was aligned with national priorities such as Doubling Farmers' Income and global goals under the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production). The inauguration featured the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, affirming a shared commitment to inclusive and knowledge-driven growth in the agriculture sector. Initiated in FY 2024–25, the Profit Pathways project was implemented by ISAP India Foundation and supported by Cropnosys India Private Limited. The initiative aimed to empower 1,500 smallholder farmers across three Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) through a multi-pronged strategy focusing on: Soil Health & Fertilizer Efficiency : Installation of two soil testing units, customized nutrient management plans, and farmer training in soil health regeneration. Farmer Outreach & Demonstrations : Conducted 37 village-level trainings and supported 410 lead farmers with demonstration plots focused on wheat and menthol. Value Addition & Market Linkages : Organized buyer–seller meets, facilitated collective sales via FPOs, and installed an upgraded steam distillation unit to improve value addition for menthol crops. Awareness & Communication : Developed IEC materials including digital guides and videos to promote sustainable agricultural practices and cost-efficiency. These efforts collectively aimed to enhance farmers' profitability by promoting better market access, improved input efficiency, and restored soil productivity. Mr. Gaurav Vats, Director – Agri Services at ISAP, gave an overview of the project journey, key interventions, and observable outcomes, including improved crop yields and farmer incomes. Dr. Sanjay Singh, Director General of the UP Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), graced the event as Chief Guest and underscored the importance of collaborative programs that address both agronomic practices and systemic bottlenecks in rural farming ecosystems. Ashish Kumar, Market Development Manager (North India), Cropnosys (India) Private Limited, shared the company's continued commitment to community-centric innovation. He emphasized the importance of knowledge delivery, access to quality inputs, and the creation of robust market ecosystems for the long-term resilience of smallholder farmers. The event also featured a documentary film that offered a vivid glimpse into the transformational stories of participating farmers. Field presentations by Mr. Shubham from ISAP highlighted ground-level impacts, including increased income, higher productivity, and lower input costs. A panel discussion enriched the agenda, featuring agricultural experts such as Dr. Ashwini Kumar Singh from KVK, who elaborated on the role of technical convergence and extension strategies in scaling successful agronomic models. Ms. Tanushree and Mr. Ashish Tiwari of ISAP India Foundation served as the Masters of Ceremony (MCs), smoothly coordinating the sessions and enabling active engagement from diverse stakeholders throughout the day. With the conclusion of Profit Pathways, Cropnosys reaffirms its long-standing commitment to community development and sustainable agriculture and looks forward to scaling similar impact-driven models across other rural geographies in India. As the project concludes its current phase, the Profit Pathways initiative has set the stage for broader adoption of sustainable practices and stronger FPO-based markets. Led by ISAP India Foundation and supported by Cropnosys (India) Private Limited, the initiative remains closely aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047—transforming Indian agriculture to be more resilient, equitable, and future-ready. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
CTV News
10-07-2025
- CTV News
Police identify 2 trucks believed to be linked to murder of man in Mississauga earlier this year
Peel police are searching for a black 2024 Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid pickup truck with a trim package and a black 2021-2025 GMC Yukon or Suburban thay believe may be linked to a Jan. 20 murder in Mississauga. (PRP photos) Police in Peel Region are asking for the public's help to identify two trucks they believe may be linked to the murder of a 24-year-old man in Mississauga earlier this year. On Jan. 20, at around 1:45 a.m., police were called to the area of Dixie Road, south of Derry Road, for reports of a crash and found the driver suffering from 'significant injuries,' Const. Richard Chin, of Peel Regional Police, said at that time. Emergency responders attended the scene and found a male suffering from gunshot wounds. Dixie/Derry crash, man found shot A 24-year-old man from Caledon died after being found shot following a crash in Mississauga on Jan. 20, 2025. In a news release, police said the victim was pronounced deceased there a short time later. He has been identified as 24-year-old Gurvinder Singh, of Caledon. Chin previously said that the victim had been in an industrial area near Midway Boulevard and Invader Crescent. 'There was some sort of altercation where he was shot,' the media officer said at a news conference earlier this year. 'He attempted to flee the area and consequently ended up crashing.' Video surveillance from the surrounding area has identified two vehicles of interest in relation to this offence: a black 2024 Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid pickup truck with a trim package and a black 2021-2025 GMC Yukon or Suburban. Police have not released any information on possible suspects. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact investigators with the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205, or Crime Stoppers anonymously. With files from CP24's Codi Wilson
