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Weaker monsoon prediction, Iran war cloud growth outlookIndia's rural economy is faced with potential challenges. A weaker monsoon and rising farm costs from the Iran war could impact growth this...28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST- Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- India eyes higher farm output this year, confident of supporting global food supply amid uncertainty: DARE Secy JatICAR is advancing conservation agriculture and climate-resilient wheat research, focusing on water-use efficiency, farmer incomes, and nutr...08 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- India set for record wheat output: Expert“Production of the food grain is likely to touch 115 million tonnes compared with 107 million tonnes in the previous year, looking at the c...22 Feb, 2021, 10.00 PM IST
- Wheat output to hit record high of 98 million tonnes despite soaring mercuryA bumper rabi production should ease the pressure on household budgets. A sudden increase in temperatures had raised fears that the wheat c...04 Apr, 2017, 02.34 PM IST
- Transport, labour shortage hits lifting of wheat in Punjab, Haryana mandisState procurement agencies are struggling to lift wheat from the mandis in Punjab and Haryana due to shortage of transport and labour follo...18 Apr, 2016, 09.16 PM IST
- India's wheat produce may hit record 100 million tonnesWheat production in the country could touch a record of 100 million tonnes this year despite a slight drop in planted area provided the wea...03 Jan, 2015, 05.04 AM IST
- Untimely showers can hurt overall wheat crop yield: Directorate of Wheat ResearchFarm expert advised farmers not to let water stagnate in their fields and also asked them to stop watering their crops to prevent crop dama...01 Mar, 2014, 02.58 PM IST
- Recent dip in temperature and unseasonal rains leave standing crops vulnerable“If farmers don’t go for quick drainage of water from their farms it can lead to drying of crops and reduce production drastically,” said a...27 Jan, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Wheat prices shoot up in Punjab, Haryana spot marketTraders further said there was no availability of wheat in the grain markets which had pushed up the prices of the crop.02 Jun, 2013, 04.34 PM IST
- India, US to launch joint research collaboration on wheatResearchers are aiming to have first set of climate-resilient varieties in five years, a USAID statement said.09 Apr, 2013, 10.48 AM IST
- Rains put farmers at agents' mercyUnseasonal rains and hailstorms in April have washed out farmer's plans by delaying wheat, mustard and chana harvest across northwestern pl...26 Apr, 2012, 03.21 AM IST
- Cold weather may lead to higher wheat productionCold waves prevailing over parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra and MP are conducive for wheat production.14 Feb, 2012, 05.38 AM IST
- Fungus hits wheat crop, northern states on alertState governments in north India have put their agriculture officials on alert with the yellow rust disease affecting the winter wheat crop.05 Jan, 2012, 09.41 AM IST
- Cold conditions may aid wheat, oilseeds & pulseCold weather conditions across northern and central India are expected to be beneficial for wheat, gram and mustard crops.28 Dec, 2011, 07.12 AM IST
- Govt downplays FAO's note on wheat fungusThe Directorate of Wheat Research on Thursday downplayed the alerts by UN agency Food and Agriculture Organisation that a deadly fungus may...07 Mar, 2008, 01.41 AM IST
- 'New wheat varieties can lead to higher output'Wheat output could cross 80 million tonne provided new varieties are taken to the farmer's field along with speedy reclamation of lands aff...11 Sep, 2006, 01.20 PM IST
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