Tarn Taran: Paddy produce arrives in mandis

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Tarn Taran, August 27

Paddy began to arrive in the local grain market today and the first farmer to bring it Gurpreet Singh Sonu (27), a resident of Meerpur village.

The farmer was greeted by the commission agents who distributed ladoo on his arrival. Gurpreet was honoured with a turban as well.

The Mandi Board officials claim that Gurpreet Singh is the first farmer in the state to bring his paddy produce of the season.

Gurpreet Singh came to the market today with his 1121 paddy variety called basmati. He was given Rs 2,373 per quintal price in the open bid by private firms on his variety.

Gurpreet said he planted paddy with direct system on beds because of which he ended up saving money in planting paddy and water as well.

He got more than 25 quintals yield per acre, which was normally about 20 quintals, Singh added.