All posts tagged "Punjab"
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302Wheat News in EnglishPunjab : Over 71L wheat grain arrived in mandis, 94% purchased, only 22.7% lifted
Punjab recorded over 71.58 lakh tonnes of wheat arrivals, with procurement exceeding 94%. Despite strong buying, only 22.77% has been lifted, indicating...
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510Wheat News in EnglishPunjab agriculture department reports 2-quintal per acre dip in wheat yield after crop-cutting experiments
Punjab’s wheat yield declined by about two quintals per acre due to unseasonal rains and hailstorms, causing losses over ₹5,000 per acre....
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352Wheat News in EnglishAs wheat yield drops, Punjab may not meet procurement target
Punjab may miss its 122 LMT wheat procurement target due to lower yields caused by untimely rains, with output declining and slow...
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281Wheat News in EnglishPunjab seals borders to block ‘imported’ wheat
Punjab authorities set up interstate checkpoints in Bathinda and nearby districts to prevent illegal inflow of wheat from other states. The crackdown...
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320Wheat News in EnglishPunjab : Wheat procurement crosses 88%; lifting stays below 12%
Punjab sees strong wheat procurement, crossing 88% of arrivals with daily purchases near total intake. However, slow lifting—just 11.9%—raises logistical concerns. Rising...
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266Wheat News in English24 LMT wheat procured so far: Punjab Minister
Punjab has procured over 24 LMT of wheat out of 28 LMT arrivals, with ₹647 crore already paid to farmers at MSP....
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405Wheat News in EnglishPunjab: FCI recommends easing quality norms for wheat procurement
Food Corporation of India has recommended relaxing wheat procurement norms after crop damage from unseasonal rains and hailstorms. Proposed relaxations include higher...
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350Wheat 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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249Wheat 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...
