*Activity Resumes in Agricultural Markets After Diwali Break; Over 500 Vehicles Expected in Khargone*
Trading has resumed in the agricultural produce markets (mandis) of Madhya Pradesh following the Diwali holidays. In Khargone, the cotton market—which had been closed for five days—is set to reopen on Thursday. By Wednesday evening, a day before the reopening, more than 200 vehicles had already arrived at the premises. According to the market management, over 500 vehicles are expected to arrive on the first day.
Market officials noted that vehicles and bullock carts laden with cotton began arriving as early as Wednesday morning. Following the festival, a large number of farmers are arriving at the market to sell their produce. Many farmers reached the site in advance to inquire about the auction schedule and holiday arrangements, ensuring a smooth process for bringing in their harvest.
Farmers explain that arriving a day early helps secure an earlier slot in the auction process, reducing wait times and potentially leading to better prices. This season, cotton arrivals in the Khargone market began on September 7. The peak arrival was recorded on October 12, when approximately 28,000 quintals of cotton reached the market via 1,310 vehicles and 117 bullock carts. This season, cotton prices have reached as high as ₹9,600 per quintal.
*Highest Influx of Maize at Sendhwa Market*
Meanwhile, trading resumed at the Sendhwa agricultural produce market on Wednesday following the Diwali break. Maize saw the highest volume of arrivals, with 1,681 quintals brought in via 81 vehicles.
Additionally, 271 quintals of cotton arrived across 15 vehicles, fetching a maximum price of ₹8,950 per quintal. Soybean also arrived in 15 vehicles, with a 'model' (representative) price recorded at ₹6,900 per quintal. Meanwhile, wheat arrived via five vehicles, with the maximum price reaching ₹3,050 per quintal.
The agricultural market (mandi) administration has urged farmers to ensure their produce is clean before bringing it to the market and to sell it exclusively through the auction process, so that they may benefit from fair pricing, accurate weighing, and cash payments.
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