Punjab will expand its kharif maize diversification scheme to 16 districts in 2026-27, offering ₹17,500 per hectare to shift farmers from paddy....
Punjab has received 116.98 lakh tonnes of wheat, achieving 95.9% of its procurement target, with over 98% already purchased. However, lifting remains...
India procured 23.25 million tonnes of wheat by April 30, lower than last year due to weak Madhya Pradesh purchases. Punjab and...
Punjab’s wheat procurement is nearing completion, with over 97% of arrivals purchased at 108.25 lakh tonnes. However, trader participation has dropped sharply...
A training session in Punjab prepared officials for QR code tracking of wheat bags. The pilot, launching in Ludhiana, enables real-time monitoring...
Punjab wheat procurement reached ~97% of arrivals, with 1.04 crore MT purchased out of 1.07 crore MT arrivals. About 88% of the...
Punjab wheat market reforms are failing due to poor timing, not intent. Immediate credit relief, better aggregator incentives next season, and long-term...
Punjab wheat arrivals crossed 100 lakh MT, with 100.1 lakh MT procured—about 85% of the target. However, lifting lags at just 39%,...
Wheat lifting delays in Faridkot leave stocks exposed, risking quality loss. Only 33% lifted amid contractor disputes and alleged interference. Commission agents...