Sunday, 26 April 2020

Govt’s grain-buying hits top gear amid lockdown

Amid the ongoing lockdown, nearly 90% of the wheat arriving in mandis over the first 10 days has been procured by government agencies, while the entire paddy crop in southern states has been purchased, as part of an attempt to ensure that farmers do not face hardship, while also replenishing stocks in Food Corporation of India silos.

from The Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y5EKhU

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