Haryana state procures over 64.56 LT of wheat

During the current procurement season, over 64.56 lakh tonnes (LT) of wheat has so far arrived in various grain markets in Haryana. Of the procured 64.56 LT, the government agencies have procured 64.53 LT of wheat whereas, 2,779 tonnes have been purchased by traders. The state has procured over 58.57 LT during the corresponding period last year. HAFED has purchased highest 25 LT of wheat, followed by over 17.88 LT by Food and Supplies Department. Similarly, Agro Industries Corporation has purchased over 5.71 LT of wheat, Haryana Warehousing Corporation 6.32 LT, CONFED 1.62 LT and Food Corporation of India 7.98 LT during the current procurement season so far. The district of Sirsa was leading in the wheat arrival where over 9.46 LT of wheat had arrived in the mandis, followed by Fatehabad with 7.03 LT. In order to avoid difficulty while selling their produce, farmers have been asked to bring dry and properly cleaned wheat in the mandis.