India resumes wheat exports after four years but high prices likely to limit demandIndia has resumed wheat exports for the first time in four years, with ITC loading 22,000 metric tons for the UAE. A record harvest and hig...
04 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
NASA observes Argentina from the International Space Station and detects a gigantic pink heart nearly 10 kilometers wide, whose color does not have as romantic an origin as it seemsA stunning heart-shaped pink lake in Argentina, captured from space, reveals a fascinating scientific story. This vibrant hue is due to sal...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
EU wheat eases as supply prospects offset Iran war worriesDespite Middle East tensions, which have previously supported grain costs, traders noted farmers' reluctance to sell due to inflation. Mean...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Wheat rallies on weather woes and Iran-linked fertilizer crunchWheat prices are climbing significantly this week. Fertilizer shortages, exacerbated by the Iran war, are also a major concern. These facto...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Bad weather and war are straining the world’s wheat supplyThe wheat futures have rebounded to touch the highest levels since the month of August. Extreme weather is expected to negatively impact th...
10 May, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
Food prices pick up as trade tensions, extreme weather flareIn the month of July, the United Nations’ index of food-commodity prices has risen 1.3%.
05 Aug, 2023, 10.15 AM IST
EU wheat at 3-1/2 month high as Ukrainian Danube grain warehouses attackedEuropean wheat prices jumped to 3-1/2 month highs on Monday after Russia attacked Ukrainian grain warehouses on the Danube River, a vital i...
24 Jul, 2023, 09.51 PM IST
Russian wheat export prices jump after Black Sea grain deal suspendedRussian wheat export prices jumped last week along with global prices after Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal and amid rest...
24 Jul, 2023, 06.34 PM IST
Russia's Rostov, seized by rebels, is important commodity hubFollowing are facts about oil, gas and grains flows in Russia's southern region of Rostov, where the capital Rostov-on-Don was seized by Ru...
24 Jun, 2023, 09.37 PM IST
World food prices down by a fifth on 2022: UNWorld food prices have fallen by 20.5% YoY due to ample supplies, low import demand and the lifting of grain export restrictions in Russia,...
07 Apr, 2023, 03.48 PM IST
War-strained wheat market faces moment of truthWheat shipments from top exporter Russia have remained largely normal since it invaded Ukraine, going to traditional customers. With new cr...
02 Jul, 2022, 10.05 AM IST
Russian wheat prices down with approaching harvest pressureThe weather conditions were favourable for the new crop last week with healthy rains in the most producing regions, Sovecon said. However, ...
27 Jun, 2022, 03.16 PM IST
What India's u-turn on wheat exports means for world marketsLower output coupled with strong export demand then pushed local prices higher, often above the government's fixed procurement price.
16 May, 2022, 06.46 PM IST
Black Sea chaos prompts buyers to seek Australia wheat in advanceSatisfying demand in the near term, though, is a challenge, with export capacity limited in Australia and shipping slots fully booked for m...
03 Mar, 2022, 02.44 PM IST
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24 Mar, 2020, 12.10 AM IST
Government may Export 2.5 million tonne wheatUnion food ministry is to move a proposal for exporting additional 2.5 million tonne wheat from the bulging government stocks of 40 million...
11 Dec, 2012, 12.01 PM IST