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Punjab 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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As 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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Punjab 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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Punjab : 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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24 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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Punjab: 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...