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Agriculture
Haryana Farmers Demand Early Paddy Procurement, State to Raise Issue with Centre
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 10:33 AM
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Farmers in Haryana are urging the government to procure paddy earlier in the season. The state government is expected to approach the Centre to address the demand.
Farmers across Haryana have voiced a strong demand for the early procurement of paddy, citing concerns over market prices and the need for timely support during the harvest season. The call for earlier purchase comes amid growing uncertainty in the agricultural market and a desire to secure better returns for the crop.
In response to the farmers’ demands, the Haryana government is preparing to raise the issue with the central authorities. Officials are reportedly exploring options to align state procurement schedules with the farmers’ expectations and to ensure that the procurement process is efficient and transparent.
The push for early procurement is part of a broader trend in Indian agriculture, where farmers seek greater control over the timing of government purchases to mitigate price volatility. While the central government has set procurement timelines, state-level negotiations are now becoming more common as farmers push for policies that better reflect local realities.
The outcome of Haryana’s engagement with the Centre could set a precedent for other states facing similar challenges. Stakeholders are watching closely to see whether the central government will adjust its procurement calendar in response to the farmers’ concerns.
In response to the farmers’ demands, the Haryana government is preparing to raise the issue with the central authorities. Officials are reportedly exploring options to align state procurement schedules with the farmers’ expectations and to ensure that the procurement process is efficient and transparent.
The push for early procurement is part of a broader trend in Indian agriculture, where farmers seek greater control over the timing of government purchases to mitigate price volatility. While the central government has set procurement timelines, state-level negotiations are now becoming more common as farmers push for policies that better reflect local realities.
The outcome of Haryana’s engagement with the Centre could set a precedent for other states facing similar challenges. Stakeholders are watching closely to see whether the central government will adjust its procurement calendar in response to the farmers’ concerns.