Rewritten Title: Wheat Farmers’ Payments: Official Denies Full Settlement as Pricing Talks Continue
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Payment Discrepancy Acknowledged
Recent claims regarding the full settlement of wheat farmers’ financial dues have been officially denied. Ata’ollah Hashemi, Head of the National Wheat Farmers Foundation, clarified that while the majority of payments have been processed, a small percentage remains outstanding. He stated that between 3 to 4 percent of the farmers’ claims have yet to be settled, countering previous assertions of complete payment.
Strategic Pricing Deliberations Underway
In a related development concerning the upcoming season, uncertainty surrounds the government’s guaranteed purchase price for wheat. Hashemi reported that a meeting of the Strategic Council for Pricing Essential Products was held recently. However, the council concluded without reaching a final decision on the new price for wheat.
The National Wheat Farmers Foundation has formally proposed a guaranteed purchase price of 32,600 tomans. The ongoing deliberations highlight the government’s careful approach to balancing agricultural sector support with broader economic stability, a key focus of current policy. Further meetings are expected to resolve the matter and provide clarity for the nation’s farming community.