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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Above-average winter temperature in India expected, wheat crops may be affected
India is likely to see above-average temperatures during the winter season, the state-run weather office said on December 2, raising concerns about the yields of crops such as wheat and rapeseed.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Nations filed counter-notification with WTO against India's wheat subsidies
The US, Argentina, Australia, Canada, and Ukraine have jointly submitted a counter-notification to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regarding India's domestic support policies, input subsidies, and market support prices for wheat and rice ...
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
India tightens wheat stock limits
The government of India on September 13 tightened wheat stock limits for traders, wholesalers, big-chain retailers, and processors, a move intended to bolster food security and curb price volatility.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
India anticipates record wheat production
India's wheat production is poised to reach a record high this year, driven by all-time high prices prompting farmers to expand planting areas and adopt high-yielding varieties, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
India's wheat procurement sees slight decrease, to accelerate soon
India has commenced its wheat procurement for the 2024-25 marketing year, signalling a positive start despite a 17% decrease in total procurement until April 25 compared to the same period last year, Business Standard reported.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
India's wheat production projected to rise, but below government forecast
India anticipates a rise in wheat production for the 2024/25 marketing season, reaching nearly 106 million tonnes, according to a survey conducted by the Roller Flour Millers' Federation of India and Agriwatch, an increase from the previous ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rainfall, hailstorms impact India's wheat crops, delaying harvest
Untimely rainfall and hailstorms have battered winter-sown crops, including wheat, rapeseed and chickpeas in India's main producing areas, delaying harvesting, industry and government officials told Reuters.
Friday, March 1, 2024
Threat of yellow rust affecting India's wheat rises with favourable conditions
Conditions are favourable for the spread of yellow rust in India, according to experts.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Farmers in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, India, likely to get higher price for wheat
In Indian states Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, farmers will receive a price higher than what they have been long demanding for wheat.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Indian government to procure more wheat stocks locally
In a bid to address significantly lower wheat procurement in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan during the previous rabi season, the Indian government is gearing up to enhance wheat procurement in Uttar Pradesh and Bih ...
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
India faces stagnant wheat planting amid soil moisture concerns
India is expected to experience stagnant wheat planting despite near-record high prices, as lower soil moisture prompts farmers in some regions to shift to less water-intensive crops, Reuters reported.
Monday, November 6, 2023
Government supply of heat-tolerant wheat to Punjab, India, runs dry
Farmers in Punjab, India, are left high and dry during the wheat sowing season as the government's stock of the award-winning variety of wheat seed, PBW-826, has already been exhausted.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
India increases price for buying of domestic new season wheat
India raised the price at which it buys locally produced new season wheat by ₹150 (US$1.81) or 7% to encourage farmers to expand the growing area as the country tries to increase production.
Monday, September 18, 2023
India reduces wheat stock limits for traders, no plan to scrap import duty
India has announced a reduction in the permissible limit for wheat stocks held by traders and millers, while reaffirming that there are currently no immediate plans to eliminate the import duty on wheat, Yahoo! Finance reported.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Indian industry leader urges removal of wheat import tax to stabilise local prices
In a bid to address escalating wheat prices in India, Pramod Kumar S, president of the Roller Flour Millers' Federation, has urged the government to eliminate the existing 40% import tax on wheat to facilitate grain imports, India Today rep ...

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