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
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
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
Himachal CM unveils Rs 1,500 support for Kinnaur women, geothermal project for PeoHimachal Pradesh celebrated its 79th Day with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced significant welfare schemes and d...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM 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
Government sets 30.3 million tonne wheat procurement targetIn a strategic move to bolster food security, the government has established an ambitious wheat procurement goal of 30.3 million tonnes for...
07 Mar, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Govt approves 25 lakh tons of wheat exportsIndia will export 25 lakh tonnes of wheat and an additional 5 lakh tonnes each of wheat products and sugar. This move aims to stabilize dom...
13 Feb, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Wheat sowing till Nov 11 of current rabi season up 17 pc to 66.23 lakh hectareWheat acreage for the ongoing rabi season has surged by 17% to 66.23 lakh hectares by November 11, driven by a better monsoon and increased...
17 Nov, 2025, 07.55 PM IST
Cabinet raises wheat MSP by 6.6% ahead of rabi sowing, clears major pulses pushThe Centre raised wheat MSP by 6.6% to ₹2,585/quintal for 2026-27, ahead of rabi sowing, and set a production target of 119 mt. It also app...
02 Oct, 2025, 12.50 AM IST
Govt raises wheat MSP by 6.59% to Rs 2,585 per quintal for 2026-27The government announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 mark...
01 Oct, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
Government extends stock limits on wheat till March 2026 to check hoarding, ensure food securityThe government has prolonged wheat stock limits for traders and retailers until March 2026. This action aims to manage food security nation...
29 May, 2025, 08.33 PM IST
- Sugar caned on politico-speak
Sarkar speak has become the biggest risk factor for companies and investors in wheat and sugar, India’s two most sensitive farm commodities.
08 Jun, 2006, 01.08 AM IST