Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday announced that wheat harvesting in the state will commence around mid-April on account of weather conditions but assured smooth procurement and timely payments.
The wheat harvesting is delayed due to weather conditions and is likely to start only by April 12-15 in the state, the Chief Minister said after reviewing arrangements for harvesting of potato and wheat crop.
Proper harvesting arrangements were being put in place for harvesting and storage of potato crop, said Captain Amarinder, adding that the government would also ensure smooth procurement and release of timely payment to wheat farmers.
Detailed guidelines for wheat harvesting were expected to be issued by March 31, 2020, said an official spokesperson.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister has directed officials of Horticulture Department, Punjab Agro Industries Corporation and Punjab Mandi Board to work out the modalities, in coordination with the respective district officials, to allow farmers to harvest and transport their horticulture produce for seamless marketing without putting them to any more hardship.
A spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that a detailed list of District Mandi Officers, along with their contact numbers, has been issued by Punjab Mandi Board so that farmers can contact the concerned officer.
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Source: The Economic Times