PANIPAT, HARYANA: With the nationwide lockdown being eased in parts of the country from Monday, the agrarian economy is set to open up, bringing relief to farmers in this rabi crop harvest season.
Agri-machines could be seen moving on highways in Haryana and Punjab to prepare for the opening up of the sector, days after the announcement by the central government to ease restrictions that were imposed to curb the spread of covid-19.
Wheat procurement in states like Haryana and Punjab typically begins on 1 April but was delayed this year because the lockdown and unseasonal rains delayed harvesting of the crop.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation last week, had announced that even as the lockdown will continue till 3 May,
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