Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday allowed various departments to allow harvesting and marketing of horticulture produce with necessary restrictions relating to Covid precautions.

The Chief Minister’s directives came a day after The Tribune highlighted the concerns of farmers regarding lifting of potato crop and vegetables. He said wheat harvesting in Punjab would commence around mid-April “on account of weather conditions” while assuring smooth procurement and timely payments.

“The wheat harvesting has been delayed due to weather conditions and is likely to start only by April 12 to April 15 in the state,” the Chief Minister said. Adequate arrangements are being put in place for harvesting and storage of potato crop.

Detailed guidelines for wheat harvesting are expected to be issued by March 31. — TNS

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Source: The Economic Times