date:Dec 13, 2012
an has been able to maintain a steady production level. This is due to better yields as a result of the deposition of rich soils due to floods and availability of new wheat varieties.
The governments decision to increase the procurement price has aroused suspicions from different quarters. Trade and milling industry view the announcement as a political rather an economic decision.
Its viewed as an apparent attempt by the government to appease its rural based constituency to gain support in the