Good News for Farmers: MSP Purchase of Mustard, Gram, Moong, and Lentils to Begin Soon

Key Highlights

• MSP procurement starts from March 20, 2025, for lentils and other crops in phases.
• Farmers are to receive ₹5,950 per quintal for mustard and ₹8,682 per quintal for moong.
• 21.8 lakh acres of mustard cultivated, with 15.59 lakh metric tonnes expected yield.
• The government ensures proper procurement centers, storage, and weighing facilities.
• ₹3.09 crore compensation approved for mandi commission agents facing losses.

Farmers in Haryana have a reason to be happy as the state government has announced the dates for purchasing the Rabi crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the 2025-26 marketing season. This decision ensures that farmers will get fair prices for their produce, including mustard, gram, moong, lentils, and sunflower.

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MSP Procurement Dates for Rabi Crops

The Haryana government has set the following dates for procurement:

Farmers should be prepared to sell their crops on these dates at government procurement centers to get the MSP benefit.

MSP Rates for 2025-26 Rabi Crops

The Central Government has fixed the MSP rates for this season to ensure better income for farmers:

These rates provide much-needed financial security to farmers and encourage them to continue cultivating essential oilseeds and pulses.

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Extent of Cultivation and Expected Yield

As per the government’s data, Haryana has cultivated a significant amount of oilseeds and pulses for this season:

• Mustard: 21.8 lakh acres, expected production of 15.59 lakh metric tonnes.
• Gram: 0.61 lakh acres, expected production of 0.30 lakh metric tonnes.
• Sunflower: 0.63 lakh acres, expected production of 0.50 lakh metric tonnes.
• Lentil: 98 acres cultivated.
• Summer Moong: 1 lakh acres, expected production of 0.48 lakh metric tonnes.

Government Steps to Ensure Smooth Procurement

To facilitate a hassle-free procurement process, the Haryana government has instructed officials to:

• Establish and mark procurement centers.
• Ensuring enough storage facilities.
• Arrange gunny bags and weighing mechanisms.
• Start procurement on the scheduled dates without delays.

Relief for Mandi Commission Agents

In addition to supporting farmers, the Haryana government has approved a compensation package of ₹3.09 crore for mandi commission agents who suffered losses due to moisture-related weighing differences. This amount will be distributed as follows:

• ₹77.22 lakh by the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department.
• ₹1.71 crore by Haryana State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited (HAFED).
• ₹61.56 lakh by Haryana State Warehousing Corporation (HSWC).

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CMV360 Says

With MSP procurement beginning soon, farmers in Haryana can expect fair prices and a smooth selling process. The government’s proactive measures will boost agriculture income and strengthen the state’s agri-economy. Farmers are advised to be prepared and stay updated on procurement procedures to fully take advantage of the MSP rates.