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Govt procures 12.1 mn tonnes paddy from Punjab so far, 65% of target.

The central government has fixed an estimated target of 185 lakh tonnes for paddy procurement for the ongoing KMS (kharif marketing season) 2024-25 which will continue till November 30. Press Trust of India New Delhi The Centre has procured 120.67 lakh tonnes of paddy so far from Punjab, or 65 per cent of the estimated […]

Non-basmati rice procurement woes in Punjab may force growers to shift to basmati 

Farmers who have harvested the fragrant rice are happy despite drop in prices. By Prabhudatta Mishra Basmati farmers in Punjab are happy despite receiving prices lower than last year. The reason for their happiness is the problems with the current procurement situation in the State amid a late purchase of non-Basmati paddy after a fortnight-long […]