ROHTAK, July 30 -- The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that it will procure 60 percent of moong (green gram) from each eligible farmer, up from the earlier limit of 25 percent with state agriculture minister Aidal Singh Kansana on Wednesday saying the decision was taken after a late-evening meeting on Wednesday with representatives of 16 farmer organisations.

Earlier, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav constituted a four-member committee to hold talks with farmers protesting for the past three days for complete procurement of moong (green gram) and scrapping of the e-token system for fertiliser distribution.

"In districts like Narmadapuram, Sehore and Harda, the yield is about three quintals per acre. This decision will b...