Department of Agriculture, Jammu, will set up over two dozen wheat procurement centres in Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts to facilitate the farmers to sell their produce. AIR Correspondent reports that the Department has ruled out any major impact of the nationwide lockdown on harvesting of Rabi crops across the Jammu division and said the region is expecting a bumper crop this harvesting season.<br />'' <br />''<br />''The department has already started distribution of seeds and made available sufficient fertilizers for the upcoming kharif season to ensure that the farming community does not face any problem. To facilitate the farmers to sell their produce, the central government has fixed a Minimum Support Prices of Rs 1,925. The farmers have been advised to follow the advisories issued from time-to-time while working in the fields or going to the procurement centres and maintain social distancing to combat coronavirus.<br />
News On AIR | April 28, 2020 9:14 PM
Jammu agri dept to set up over two dozen wheat procurement centres to facilitate farmers to sell produce