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Agriculture
Slow‑paddy variety eases backlog in Haryana’s agricultural mandis
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 10:46 AM
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The introduction of a slow‑growing paddy variety is helping to clear the buildup of grain stocks in Haryana’s mandis, according to reports.
Haryana’s agricultural mandis have been facing a buildup of paddy stocks, creating logistical bottlenecks for traders and farmers alike. The congestion has delayed the movement of grain to processing units and affected price stability across the state.
A slow‑growing paddy variety, often referred to as “slow paddy,” is now being promoted to stagger the harvest period. Because the crop matures over a longer timeframe, farmers can time their deliveries more evenly, preventing large, simultaneous influxes that typically overwhelm market infrastructure.
Market officials say the gradual release of grain is already easing the pressure on storage facilities and loading bays. They expect the approach to improve cash flow for growers and reduce wastage caused by prolonged storage.
If the trend continues, the model could be replicated in other grain‑rich states where mandi congestion hampers efficient distribution.
A slow‑growing paddy variety, often referred to as “slow paddy,” is now being promoted to stagger the harvest period. Because the crop matures over a longer timeframe, farmers can time their deliveries more evenly, preventing large, simultaneous influxes that typically overwhelm market infrastructure.
Market officials say the gradual release of grain is already easing the pressure on storage facilities and loading bays. They expect the approach to improve cash flow for growers and reduce wastage caused by prolonged storage.
If the trend continues, the model could be replicated in other grain‑rich states where mandi congestion hampers efficient distribution.