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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...

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Punjab: 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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Kisan 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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Punjab 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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As 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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Arhtiyas 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...