All posts tagged "Punjab"
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73Wheat News in EnglishPunjab: Wheat procurement resumes, but quality concerns remain
Wheat procurement in Punjab has resumed after a brief halt, with agencies agreeing to purchase only crops meeting quality norms at MSP...
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62Wheat News in EnglishKisan unions warn of protests over delay in wheat procurement in Punjab
Farmer unrest is building in Punjab as procurement delays spark backlash. KMM and SKM leaders warn of large-scale protests, citing long waiting...
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73Wheat News in EnglishPunjab halts wheat procurement after moisture rises to 22%
Punjab has temporarily halted wheat procurement due to excess moisture levels in crops, reaching 22% against the 12% limit. Agencies have paused...
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126Wheat News in EnglishAs Punjab sees 471% surplus rain in a week, concerns crop around wheat harvest
Excess rainfall in Punjab and Haryana—up to 471% above normal—has raised concerns for wheat crops nearing harvest. Heavy rain, winds, and hail...
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85Wheat News in EnglishArhtiyas end strike, wheat procurement to resume in Punjab
Punjab wheat procurement will resume as arhtiyas suspend their week-long strike amid farmer distress from bad weather. While operations restart, agents maintain...
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146Wheat News in EnglishLudhiana-Punjab: Agriculture department expects 12 lakh tonne wheat yield as harvest nears
Ludhiana wheat harvesting is set to begin within a week, with output estimated at 12 lakh tonnes. India Meteorological Department has issued...
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153Rice News in EnglishPunjab rice exporters propose barter deal with Iran for oil
India’s basmati exporters have proposed a barter deal with Iran to trade rice for crude oil amid conflict-driven disruptions. The plan aims...
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127Wheat News in EnglishPunjab : Wheat procurement begins in Jalandhar, but no arrivals on opening day
Wheat procurement began in Jalandhar on April 1, but mandis saw zero arrivals as crops remain unharvested. Weather fluctuations, including early heat...
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160Wheat News in English
Punjab grain markets face arhtiya strike from April 1 ahead of wheat harvest season
Punjab wheat procurement faces disruption as ~45,000 commission agents (arhtiyas) announce a strike from April 1, demanding restoration of 2.5% commission. The...
