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Ferozepur Rail Division achieves milestone; dispatches first basmati rice rake of FY 2026-27

Punjab’s Ferozepur Division dispatched its first basmati rice container rake for FY 2026–27, boosting rail freight. The move enhances logistics efficiency, shifts...

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Wheat News in English

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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Wheat News in English

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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Maize News in English

Punjab Govt expands kharif maize project to 16 districts

Punjab will expand its kharif maize diversification scheme to 16 districts in 2026-27, offering ₹17,500 per hectare to shift farmers from paddy....

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Wheat News in English

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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Wheat News in English

India’s wheat procurement down 9% on lower buy in Madhya Pradesh

India procured 23.25 million tonnes of wheat by April 30, lower than last year due to weak Madhya Pradesh purchases. Punjab and...

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Wheat News in English

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...