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

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Haryana announces MSP purchase dates, rates, and procurement plans for mustard, gram, moong, lentils, and sunflower.

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:

S.No.	Crop Name	Procurement Start Date
1	Red Lentil	March 20, 2025
2	Mustard	March 28, 2025
3	Gram	April 1, 2025
4	Summer Moong	May 15, 2025
5	Sunflower	June 1, 2025

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:

S.No.	Crop Name	MSP Rate (per Quintal)
1	Mustard	₹5,950
2	Gram	₹5,650
3	Summer Moong	₹8,682
4	Red Lentil	₹6,700
5	Sunflower	₹7,280

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.