The procurement has exceeded Haryana’s target of procuring 65 lakh tonnes wheat this year. Despite concern due to the damage to standing crop following erratic weather, rainfall and hailstorms in March and April, the state has been able to procure wheat in excess of target.
Government agencies have procured over 99.8 percent of the wheat arrival so far. Sirsa, Karnal and Fatehabad were the leading districts in wheat procurement.