US fertilizer imports from Hormuz-affected ports fell to zero in May, data showThis disruption, stemming from the Iran conflict, has caused fertilizer prices to soar, intensifying strains on American farmers and raisin...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
India's rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peakIndia's government warehouses hold record rice stocks, up 15% from last year. Wheat inventories are at a five-year peak. These abundant res...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
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
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
No proposal to lift export curbs on wheat, rice, sugar: Piyush GoyalIndia had banned wheat exports in May 2022, non-basmati rice exports from July 2023 and extended curbs on sugar exports beyond October 2023...
13 Jan, 2024, 04.05 PM IST
Indian farmers being extra cautious with their wheat crops after last year's lessonsSeveral parts of India are witnessing unusually warm weather for this time of the year, including in the biggest wheat-growing areas. The p...
22 Feb, 2023, 03.09 PM IST
Wheat exports shrink this year after imposition of curbsIndia's wheat exports have seen a miniscule rise of 10 per cent during this calendar year over last year after the government imposed a ban...
23 Oct, 2022, 06.25 PM IST
India restricts export of wheat flourThe government on Thursday decided to put restrictions on the export of wheat flour to curb rising prices of the commodity. Russia and Ukra...
25 Aug, 2022, 03.32 PM IST
India holds ample rice stocks, no plans to curb exports: Food secretary Sudhanshu Pandey"We have more than sufficient stocks of rice, so there is no plan to consider this," Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey said responding to a q...
13 Jun, 2022, 02.16 PM IST
India allows small amount of wheat to move out after ban, big stocks still stuckShipments that have been allowed moved mainly to Bangladesh, the Philippines, Tanzania and Malaysia, said a senior government official, who...
02 Jun, 2022, 01.39 PM IST
India has no plans to curb rice exports as local supplies surge"We have more than sufficient stocks of rice and there is no concern at all in terms of either prices or availability for exports and domes...
27 May, 2022, 02.38 PM IST
- Centre agrees to lift ban on wheat exports
The Centre on Thursday agreed in principle to lift an over two-year-old ban on shipment of wheat and wheat products after elections, due in...
06 Mar, 2009, 02.59 AM IST
- Govt gives in-principle nod to lift ban on wheat exports
The government on Thursday agreed in principle to lift an over two-year-old ban on shipment of wheat and wheat products after elections, du...
05 Mar, 2009, 06.20 PM IST
- Wheat exports banned to curb inflation
As a measure to crackdown on inflation which has touched 6.58%, the govt banned wheat exports for '07.
14 Feb, 2007, 01.40 PM IST