Haryana records bumper wheat arrival, slow lifting strains mandis

Haryana has witnessed a bumper wheat arrival during the current Rabi marketing season 2026-27, with 82.64 lakh metric tonne (LMT) reaching grain markets across the state. This surpasses last year’s procurement of around 73 LMT and the 70 LMT recorded in 2024-25, and also exceeds the state’s target of 75 LMT for the season.

Out of the total arrival, 75.97 LMT has been auctioned, while only 46.68 LMT has been lifted (about 67.3%), highlighting the slow pace of lifting and causing space constraints in mandis.

Sirsa district leads the state with 10.43 LMT, followed by Jind at 8.48 LMT, Karnal at 7.79 LMT, Kaithal with 7.45 LMT, Fatehabad at 7.34 LMT, Hisar with 6.77 LMT, Kurukshetra at 5.55 LMT, Sonepat with 4.84 LMT, Rohtak at 3.60 LMT, Palwal with 3.10 LMT, Yamunanagar at 2.99 LMT, Ambala with 2.59 LMT, Jhajjar at 2.36 LMT, Bhiwani with 2.24 LMT, Faridabad at 1.10 LMT, Gurugram at 69,325.86 MT, Charkhi Dadri at 65,945.04 MT, Mewat at 59,885.41 MT, Rewari at 39,815.77 MT, Panchkula at 39,376.73 MT, and Mahendragarh at 18,020.58 MT, according to department data.

However, lifting is progressing slowly, with only a couple of districts showing an impressive rate of over 70%, while others are lagging behind, leading to a space crunch in grain markets.

Ambala has recorded a lifting rate of 77% so far, while Bhiwani stands at 65%, Faridabad at 70%, Fatehabad at 49%, Gurugram at 66%, Hisar at 57%, Jhajjar at 65%, Jind at 57%, Kaithal at 66%, Karnal at 68%, Kurukshetra at 72%, Mahendragarh at 76%, Panchkula at 66%, Panipat at 67%, Rewari at 87%, Rohtak at 54%, Sirsa at 53%, Sonepat at 59%, Yamunanagar at 68%, Mewat at 75%, Palwal at 73%, and Charkhi Dadri at 68%, according to the data.

This is despite some areas of the state recording a fall in production. However, scientists claim that high-yielding varieties, increased acreage, and the absence of insect pests or diseases are key reasons behind the overall performance.

Despite localised production challenges, scientists at Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) reported no incidence of insect pests or diseases this season. “Early and timely sowing increased the wheat area compared to last year. Although high February temperatures caused heat stress, and untimely rains and hailstorms damaged crops in some areas, overall production remains stable,” said Dr Ratan Tiwari, Director of IIWBR.

He added that enhanced adoption of high-yielding, climate-resilient varieties has helped offset weather anomalies. “The adverse effects of heat and rainfall have been largely compensated by increased area, early sowing, and improved varietal adoption, supporting stable wheat production compared to 2024-25,” Dr Tiwari said.