Punjab wheat Archives

Punjab asks Centre to lift 22 LMT wheat directly from mandis

Punjab seeks urgent approval from FCI to move 22 LMT wheat directly from mandis to railheads, citing a severe storage crunch ahead...

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Punjab : 108 mandis, 89 temporary centres for wheat procurement in Patiala district

Patiala has set up 108 mandis and 89 temporary centres for wheat procurement starting April 1. Authorities expect around 9.13 lakh metric...

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Punjab : Rising temperatures spark anxiety among wheat farmers

Rising temperatures in Punjab’s Doaba region are raising concerns among farmers as wheat enters its critical grain-filling stage. Excess heat could reduce...

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FCI’s commission cut drives up storage costs for wheat in Punjab

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is incurring an added logistics cost of ₹100 per quintal for wheat stored in steel silos...

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Punjab farmers worried as wheat straw prices dip amid lack of demand

A sharp drop in toori (chopped wheat straw) prices has hit Punjab’s wheat farmers hard, with rates falling from ₹500 to ₹130–₹180...

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Punjab : Food Commission carries out surprise checks in Phagwara

The Punjab State Food Commission has launched surprise inspections at ration depots to ensure compliance with the National Food Security Act. During...

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