India’s wheat subsidies are distorting prices and making it harder for Oregon’s farmers in the Asian market, says US Trade Representative.

The unions highlighted that they will burn effigies of both the central and Punjab government over the issue on April 7.

Punjab encountered heavy rains at a time when the wheat crop was all set for harvesting.

In Wednesday's meeting, the state governments were also asked to adopt or improve their existing MSP procurement applications in line with the standard and core features of the Centre's AgriStack portal, for bringing about transparency and efficiency in the procurement system before the start of 2024-25 kharif marketing season.