Punjab halts wheat procurement after moisture rises to 22%
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Punjab has temporarily halted wheat procurement due to excess moisture levels in crops, reaching 22% against the 12% limit. Agencies have paused purchases, while officials meet to assess the situation and plan next steps to manage quality concerns and ensure smooth procurement operations.
Punjab has hit pause on wheat procurement after recent rains left crops with way too much moisture, up to 22%, when the limit is just 12%.
Agencies such as the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation are holding off on purchases for now.
The district food and civil supplies controllers are meeting today, April 13, to figure out next steps and how to handle the situation.
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