Punjab promotes maize cultivation to reduce paddy dependence

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Punjab is expanding its maize promotion policy to encourage farmers to shift from water-intensive paddy cultivation. The state increased its maize target to 20,000 hectares this season, offering incentives, but experts say this is marginal compared to paddy's dominance and support. Diversification requires more than incentives, needing assured procurement, price stability, and processing infrastructure to truly impact Punjab's agricultural landscape and water crisis.


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