Govt sets paddy procurement target at 708.64 lakh tons in KMS 2026-27, lower than actuals of last 3 yrs
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/govt-sets-paddy-procurement-target-at-70864-lakh-tons-in-kms-2026-27-lower-than-actuals-of-last-3-yrs/article71417968.ece
The scaled-down target reflects a contraction in the paddy-sown area, which stood at 414.10 lakh hectare as of August 31, against 428.46 lakh hectare a year earlier, according to Agriculture Ministry data
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