Punjab has shut over 2,300 wheat procurement centres after nearing its target, but slow lifting remains a concern. With storage already full...
Madhya Pradesh extended wheat procurement slot booking to May 23, ensuring wider farmer participation. The state has procured over 34 million tonnes...
Punjab officials blamed delayed wheat lifting by the Centre for congestion in mandis, leaving large stocks exposed to rain. Despite high procurement,...
Heavy rain and winds damaged large wheat stocks at Gohana mandi, exposing infrastructure gaps. Poor drainage, stalled lifting and inadequate storage left...
India’s wheat procurement reached a record 28.66 million tonnes in 2025–26, exceeding last year’s target. Improved procurement systems and strong farmer participation...
Unseasonal rains in Punjab have raised concerns over damage to procured wheat lying in mandis, with 58 lakh tonnes yet to be...
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...
Uttar Pradesh procured 6.10 lakh tonnes of wheat, paying ₹1,318 crore to over 1.15 lakh farmers by April-end. Improved systems and digitisation...