Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Soybeans fall as China summit leaves US farmers seeking detailsSoybean futures dropped, reflecting market skepticism about the vague assurances. While China pledged "double-digit billion" annual purchas...
19 May, 2026, 11.06 AM 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
India allows 25 lakh tonnes additional wheat exports, total reaches 50 lakh tonnesIndia has made a strategic move by approving the export of an additional 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, marking a total of 50 lakh tonnes now per...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warnFarmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United ...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Unseasonal rain may dent wheat output, qualityWhile prices may stay stable for now, better-quality wheat is likely to command a premium, widening price gaps, according to industry execu...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
India’s 2026 wheat output seen higher, but misses estimates after weather hitIndias wheat harvest in 2026 is projected to increase from the previous year. However, unseasonal rains and hailstorms have impacted the ma...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Global wheat supplies may tighten in 2026/27, IGC saysAnticipations for the 2026/27 agricultural season underscore a tightening in global wheat availability alongside a potential slump in corn ...
19 Feb, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Stockholding limit withdrawn on wheat on sufficient supplyIn May 2025, the Centre had imposed limits on wheat stocks that wholesalers, retailers and processors can keep with them. The move was aime...
05 Feb, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Wheat product export ban likely to be eased after good harvestThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs is proposing to lift export restrictions on wheat products like aata, maida, and suji, with a proposed lim...
15 Nov, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
No imports needed: India's wheat harvest defies market speculationIndia's robust wheat harvest is replenishing reserves, ensuring the nation can meet domestic demand without imports this year, contrary to ...
28 May, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
Average mandi prices of major food crops ruling below MSP: RBI articleA recent RBI bulletin reveals that mandi prices for most major food crops, excluding wheat, are below MSP due to abundant harvests. While e...
22 May, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
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 ...
20 May, 2025, 04.42 PM IST
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...
16 May, 2025, 02.55 PM IST
India harvests 38% of wheat area so far in 2025–26 season, says agriculture minister ChouhanIndia has harvested 38% of its estimated 32 million hectares of wheat for the 2025-26 marketing season, according to Agriculture Minister S...
14 Apr, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
Happy Baisakhi 2025: Know the date, significance, and best 20 wishes to share with loved onesBaisakhi 2025: Baisakhi, a vibrant festival primarily celebrated in Punjab, India, will be observed on April 14, 2025. This day marks the b...
12 Apr, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal 2025: Dates, timings, significance, puja vidhi, and popular foodsMakar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal will be celebrated in January 2025 across India. These festivals mark the harvest season and include var...
11 Jan, 2025, 10.34 AM IST