Surplus paddy harvest creates bottlenecks and distress for farmers in Haryana and Punjab
A record paddy crop in Haryana has led to delayed procurement, crowded mandis and storage strain, while Punjab faces similar issues as its buying season ramps up.
Farmers in Haryana are struggling to sell their abundant paddy harvest because government procurement is lagging, causing queues that can last three days or more. Market yards are packed, and storage facilities are under pressure. Punjab, entering its procurement period, is encountering comparable challenges. The situation is heightening anxiety among cultivators across the two states. Officials are working to clear the backlog, but delays persist.
Why it matters
Delayed grain procurement threatens farmer incomes and could destabilize regional food supply chains.
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