<h1>Punjab Agriculture Minister Calls for Dialogue to Resolve Farmer Protests; Urges Legal MSP Guarantee and Crop Diversification Support.</h1> Punjab's Agriculture Minister urged the Union Agriculture Minister to engage in dialogue with protesting farmers to resolve ongoing disputes. A farmer leader has been on a hunger strike for 40 days, demanding a legal guarantee on the minimum support price for crops. The minister emphasized the need for the Centre to address farmers' grievances and proposed financial support for crop diversification to reduce reliance on water-intensive paddy. He also advocated for subsidies on improved cotton seeds and approval for resistant hybrid seeds to combat pest issues. The Centre's intervention is sought to prevent further escalation and address the farmers' demands.