Kharif procurement to begin from Sunday as Centre reverses decision amid farmers' pressure

Amid increasing pressure from farmers, the Centre reversed its decision of delaying the start of Kharif procurement till October 11. It said that the procurement would commence from Sunday.

After postponing the start of Kharif crops procurement to October 11 in Punjab and Haryana, the Centre reversed its decision on Saturday and said that the procurement would commence from Sunday amid increasing pressure from farmers. The Kharif procurement generally begins on October 1 every year. 2/2-:1. 242. 2021-223. 25%4. 7 https://t.co/POTqg7NXlK

The Centre had postponed the procurement of Kharif crops in Punjab and Haryana till October 11 as the crop maturity is delayed and moisture content in fresh arrival is beyond permissible limits, owing to recent heavy rains.