Punjab Wheat procurement Archives

Heat causes moisture loss, cuts wheat bags weight in Fazilka grain markets : Punjab

Delayed wheat lifting in Fazilka has reduced bag weights as moisture content dropped from 12% to 9% amid 40°C heat. Only 56%...

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Explainer: Problem of plenty for wheat stocks in Punjab

Punjab’s wheat procurement crossed 122 lakh tonnes, but storage shortages and slow grain evacuation have created severe congestion. Private traders largely avoided...

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Punjab wheat evacuation ahead of last year despite lower arrivals; Centre adds 100 railway rakes

Punjab recorded faster wheat evacuation from mandis during the 2026 rabi procurement season, with lifting surpassing last year despite lower arrivals. The...

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As wheat procurement nears target, 2,306 centres shut in Punjab

Punjab has shut over 2,300 wheat procurement centres after nearing its target, but slow lifting remains a concern. With storage already full...

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Punjab blames Centre for ‘tardy’ wheat lifting

Punjab officials blamed delayed wheat lifting by the Centre for congestion in mandis, leaving large stocks exposed to rain. Despite high procurement,...

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Punjab: Fresh showers pour trouble for procured wheat

Unseasonal rains in Punjab have raised concerns over damage to procured wheat lying in mandis, with 58 lakh tonnes yet to be...

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Over 115 LMT of wheat procured so far in Punjab

Punjab has received 116.98 lakh tonnes of wheat, achieving 95.9% of its procurement target, with over 98% already purchased. However, lifting remains...

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Punjab wheat procurement nears end as over 90% crop arrives

Punjab’s wheat procurement is nearing completion, with over 97% of arrivals purchased at 108.25 lakh tonnes. However, trader participation has dropped sharply...

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