Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has released a comprehensive study on flood-affected soils across Punjab, revealing how recent floods have drastically transformed the state’s farmlands. While nutrient-rich red silt from the Himalayan foothills has deposited beneficial minerals in some areas, the floods have also led to nutrient imbalances, compacted soil layers, and possible challenges for the upcoming rabi crops.

Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor of PAU, said the floods have altered the foundation of Punjab’s agriculture, its soil. Although the new sediments brought minerals, they disrupted the state’s native soil composition. To tackle this, PAU has deployed teams to test soil samples across districts and guide farmers with region-specific solutions before the rab

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