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2024 WHEAT PROCUREMENT
Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...- Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
- Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt officialIndia holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El N...
- e-Vikas is driving behavioural shift towards need-based fertiliser use among farmers: Madhya Pradesh agri secyThe e-Vikas fertiliser system has so far benefitted 1.3 million farmers, reduced queues, and triggered a behavioural shift toward need-base...
- Bangladesh to acquire 14 Boeing jets in $3.7 billion deal amid US trade pactBangladesh will sign a $3.7 billion deal with Boeing on Thursday to acquire 14 planes over the next decade for its national carrier Biman B...
- India's farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant GovernorIndia is leading the global fight against climate challenges. Agriculture production reached 357 million tonnes in 2024-25. Jammu and Kashm...
- India's wheat production resilient despite setbacks: Agri ministryIndia's wheat output for the 2025-26 crop year is stable. The agriculture ministry assures resilience despite unseasonal rains and hailstor...
- Govt procures over 290 lakh tons of wheat so far, may hit 320-325 lakh tons: Pralhad JoshiPralhad Joshi announced that wheat procurement exceeded 290 lakh tonnes this year. The government anticipates reaching 320-325 lakh tonnes ...
- Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level, reaches 28.66 million tonneIndia's wheat procurement has exceeded last year's figures, reaching 28.66 million tonne. This is the highest since 2022-23, boosted by rec...
- Govt to review restoration of PDS wheat supply after procurement endsThe Centre plans to review the restoration of wheat entitlements under the Public Distribution System (PDS) after the procurement drive con...
- Above normal temperature forecast may hit India’s wheat cropIndia is expected to face negative impacts on wheat production due to anticipated above normal temperatures from March to May 2025. The hea...
- Govt sets wheat procurement target at 30 MT for 2025-26 seasonThe government sets a conservative wheat procurement target of 30 million tonnes for the 2025-26 rabi marketing season, despite targeting a...
- Indian wheat was poised to feed the world. It now grapples to replenish reservesIndia's wheat policy requires a comprehensive review to ensure the production and procurement balance is maintained.
- Govt buys 196 lakh tonne wheat so far, higher than annual demand of 186 lakh ton for welfare schemesGovernment exceeds wheat procurement target for welfare schemes, focusing on buffer stocks and open market intervention. Lower purchases in...
- Centre aims 7-fold jump in wheat procurement from UP, Rajasthan, Bihar this year"UP, Bihar, and Rajasthan have been contributing much less than they could have. We are targeting total wheat procurement of 310 lakh tonne...
- Centre to increase wheat procurement from Bihar, Rajasthan UP drasticallyThe Indian government plans to increase wheat procurement from Bihar, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to 50 LMT in Rabi Marketing Season 2024-...
- Wheat stock declaration requirement extended indefinitelyThe Indian government has indefinitely extended the requirement for the wheat industry to declare their stock positions, which was initiall...
- Govt sets conservative wheat procurement target of 30-32 million tonnes for 2024-25 seasonThe target was fixed after a deliberation with state food secretaries in a meeting chaired by Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra in the na...
- ET Explainer: How BJP’s poll promise in MP, Rajasthan may distort wheat marketThe BJP's election promise to buy wheat from farmers in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan at Rs 27 per kilogram contradicts the central food min...
- Government to procure 40 MT wheat during 2023-24: FCI Managing Director Ashok K Meena"Area sown to wheat is higher than last year. The current condition of wheat crop is very good. Our procurement should be normal at 300-400...
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