This year, farmers were getting good profits due to the increase in wheat exports, but because of food security and rising inflation in the country, the export of wheat has been banned. After which the farmers have lost hope of getting a better price for wheat.
The central government has taken necessary steps so that farmers can get good prices for wheat. The Center has extended the last date for procurement of wheat at the minimum support price. Under this, instructions have been given to continue the procurement of wheat in most of the states of the country till 31 May 2022. On the other hand, the last date has been fixed as June 15, 2022, in Madhya Pradesh and June 10, 2022, in Rajasthan.
This decision has been taken at the request of the State Governments and Union Territories so that farmers can get good profits without exporting wheat. This year the minimum support price for wheat has been fixed at Rs.2015. However, farmers are expected to benefit from the extension of the date of purchase of wheat at MSP.
Source: Kisan Samadhan
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