Farmers

Despite provision of subsidy, growers buying fertiliser at high prices

Drought hits crops as farmers await January rains; water reservoirs show alarming depletion

Says short growth duration could be profitable for farmers

Commissioner Randhawa says Punjab govt given clear directions to ensure provision at certified rate

Demand exceeds production; farmers seek protection from middlemen

Urea and Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) are being stockpiled

Progressive farmers advocate cultivation of exotic fruit to boost exports, economy

More than 85% of Indian farmers are categorised as small

At least 44 female cotton workers were trained in workshop

Initiative promises to bolster their finances, empower them to profit from selling surplus produce in the market