Haryana Minister directs agencies to ensure timely procurement, payments to farmers

Beri, Oct 24 (UNI) Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Saturday directed procurement agencies to ensure that farmers receive the prescribed price for their produce without unnecessary delays, stressing that timely procurement, prompt lifting and hassle-free payments must remain the top priorities at grain markets. During a visit to the Beri grain market in Jhajjar district, the minister reviewed paddy and bajra procurement arrangements, interacted with farmers and commission agents, and directed officials to address farmers' grievances on priority. "Farmers should not face any difficulty in selling their produce. The procurement process must be transparent, smooth…