PAU Advocates Baby Corn as Alternative Amid Continued Summer Maize Cultivation in Ludhiana
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) promotes baby corn as a profitable, short-duration alternative to water-intensive paddy, highlighting its quick maturity, fodder benefits, and rising market demand. Meanwhile, despite advisories, Ludhiana farmers continue cultivating summer maize, which requires heavy irrigation and contributes to groundwater depletion. Officials note only a slight reduction in summer maize acreage, emphasizing challenges in shifting cropping patterns amid water scarcity concerns and farmers' preference for certain crops due to economic factors.