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Agriculture
Farmers' Groups Protest Proposed Seed Bill in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 06:17 PM
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Farmers' organisations in Ludhiana voiced strong opposition to the government's proposed seed bill, calling for its withdrawal.
Ludhiana, Punjab – Several farmer organisations gathered in Ludhiana to demonstrate against the recently announced seed bill. The groups argued that the legislation could undermine traditional seed practices and affect agricultural sustainability.
Representatives of the protesting bodies emphasized the need for a broader consultation with the farming community before any such policy is enacted. They warned that the bill, if passed, might increase costs for small and marginal farmers.
The protest remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans that highlighted their demand for the bill's withdrawal. Authorities have not yet issued a formal response to the grievances raised.
The farmers' stance adds to the growing discourse on agricultural reforms across Punjab, where stakeholders are closely monitoring the impact of new policies on the state's agrarian economy.
Representatives of the protesting bodies emphasized the need for a broader consultation with the farming community before any such policy is enacted. They warned that the bill, if passed, might increase costs for small and marginal farmers.
The protest remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans that highlighted their demand for the bill's withdrawal. Authorities have not yet issued a formal response to the grievances raised.
The farmers' stance adds to the growing discourse on agricultural reforms across Punjab, where stakeholders are closely monitoring the impact of new policies on the state's agrarian economy.