Nirmal: Jowar farmers from Kubeer mandal expressed concern that their produce shifted to market yards might be drenched if the region witnesses unseasonal rains.
Farmers from Malegaon, Pardi (B), Chata, Palsi and Jangaon villages shifted jowar produce to procurement centres for sale. However, they feared that the produce would be damaged if unseasonal rains occurred. They urged officials to expedite the procurement process by ensuring sufficient gunny bags and vehicles for transportation.
The farmers said that 56,000 bags of jowar produce were stored at different procurement centres in Kubeer mandal, one of the largest producers of the grain in the district. They requested officials to address the shortage of gunny bags and lorries affecting the process. They stated that they would suffer losses if the grain was damaged.