Patiala, April 11
A total of 981 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat has arrived at 11 grain markets situated in the district.
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Pawan Kumar Singla, chairman, Arhtiya Association, Patiala, said procurement agencies were hesitant to procure wheat as it had high-moisture content.
District Mandi Officer Ajaypal Singh Brar said high level of moisture was detected in the wheat crop harvested in the first week of April.
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Brar said efforts were underway to release timely payment to farmers.
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