Sirsa, Oct. 18 -- Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana, on Sunday, said paddy exceeding the prescribed average yield would also be procured, with farmers required to submit written claims to market committee secretaries for resolution within 48 hours.
The minister announced the measure while inspecting grain markets in Sirsa, Dabwali, Kalanwali and Rania, where farmers and commission agents raised concerns over procurement, delayed lifting of stocks, inadequate storage space and fertiliser supplies.
Rana directed officials to ensure that farmers reporting higher-than-average yields faced no obstacles in selling their produce.
He said paddy with moisture content up to the permissible limit of 17 per cent was being procured under ...