October 27, 2024, 06:58 PM - 3 min read
Union Food Minister Prahlad Joshi asserted that it is the government's responsibility to ensure sufficient storage space.
Read moreOctober 25, 2024, 01:55 PM - 3 min read
The protest resulted in major traffic disruptions as commuters faced inconvenience at many places.
Read moreOctober 23, 2024, 07:17 PM - 4 min read
Though the Punjab government claims that every grain will be purchased from farmers, several paddy growers said they were in need of money to repay loans, for events like wedding ceremonies and the "tardy" paddy procurement would put them under significant financial strain.
Read moreOctober 23, 2024, 03:59 PM - 2 min read
As per the official data, 32 lakh tonnes of paddy have been purchased since October 1.
Read moreOctober 22, 2024, 07:40 PM - 3 min read
The CM urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address the issues of state's rice millers.
Read moreOctober 19, 2024, 06:47 PM - 4 min read
Several farmers' groups have been protesting against the slow procurement of paddy, which led to a glut in mandis. The state rice millers and the commission agents are also supporting the farmers' protest.
Read moreOctober 14, 2024, 07:40 PM - 2 min read
"Paddy procurement, which should have started by October 1, has not commenced yet. Farmers are facing hardships in mandis," he said, blaming the AAP government in Punjab and the central government for the delay.
Read moreOctober 2, 2024, 02:56 PM - 2 min read
"The Haryana government remains committed to protecting the economic interests of its farmers and will ensure a seamless and efficient procurement process throughout the season," a statement said.
Read moreJuly 3, 2024, 05:31 PM - 2 min read
The CEEW report highlighted that 36% of the 1,478 farmers surveyed in 11 districts of Punjab grew Pusa 44 in Kharif 2022 due to its high yield.
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