Moisture, miller shortage cause distress sales in Haryana paddy procurement

Data Overview

As of 7 pm on Tuesday, the e‑kharid portal dashboard reported that 8.92 lakh metric tonnes of paddy had arrived at 249 procurement centers across 22 districts of Haryana.

The figure represents the total volume recorded up to that time, indicating the scale of the current procurement cycle.

Distress Sales Impact

High moisture content in the harvested crop and a shortage of millers have forced farmers to undertake distress sales, reducing the expected returns and putting pressure on the state’s procurement system.

Officials monitoring the e‑kharid portal note that the elevated moisture levels make the grain unsuitable for immediate milling, while the lack of available millers limits processing capacity, prompting the hurried sales.

Farmers are reportedly selling at lower prices to cope with the moisture‑related quality issues and the scarcity of milling facilities, highlighting the challenges faced in the current paddy procurement cycle.

The data underscores a tight supply situation; with 249 centers spread over 22 districts, the state is tracking the influx of grain closely to manage inventory and ensure fair pricing for producers.

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