Even as the Haryana government has issued specific guidelines for paddy procurement in state mandis, farmers allege they are falling victim to the alleged nexus between private buyers, state marketing board officials and commission agents. Farmers said private buyers with the help of the state marketing board officials are making larger deductions citing high moisture content. The farmers say they are being forced to sell their produce as low as Rs 1,250-Rs 1,300 per quintal. The farmers said commission agents are helping private buyers have their way in finalising prices, citing one thing or the other. Farmers said the buyers mention the MSP in the J-form and they cannot raise the issue since they have borrowed money from commission agents.

Source: Hindustan Times October 12, 2016 05:37 UTC