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...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Government's wheat procurement surges 17pc to 35 million tonnes, exceeds target for 2026-27 seasonGovernment wheat procurement has exceeded target for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season. Over 35 million tonnes of wheat have been procured,...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
QR codes on rice bags: Centre widens grain-tracking pilot to 3 statesThe Centre is expanding its QR tagging system for Food Corporation of India foodgrain bags. This initiative will cover Andhra Pradesh, Tela...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
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...
15 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Government's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirementIndia's food reserves are robust. Wheat and rice stocks in FCI godowns are nearly three times the mandatory buffer. This ensures ample supp...
06 May, 2026, 04.41 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
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...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
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...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
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...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
West Bengal: ED raids premises in Kolkata, Burdwan in PDS 'scam' caseThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday carried out raids at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of its money laundering investi...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
India's wheat output likely at 110-120 mn ton in 2025-26 amid weather damage, says Food SecyIndia's wheat output for the 2025-26 crop year is expected to be between 110 and 120 million tonnes. Unseasonal rains and hailstorms have i...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
UP allows wheat sale at MSP without online registrationUttar Pradesh farmers can now sell wheat at government procurement centers without prior online registration. This decision comes after man...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab to counter rain damageThe central government has eased wheat procurement rules for Punjab and Chandigarh for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27. This decision fol...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Govt's wheat procurement to drop 69% due to delayed arrivalsWheat procurement is set to drop significantly in the 2026-27 marketing year. Unseasonal rains delayed grain arrivals and affected quality....
16 Apr, 2026, 12.48 AM IST