Wheat rises as drought knocks US crop rating to 30-year lowChicago wheat futures saw a rise on Tuesday. This followed a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report indicated a 30-year...
20 May, 2026, 11.55 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
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
Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetiteMarket watchers anticipate a farm deal at the upcoming U.S.-China summit, potentially expanding Beijing's purchases of grains and meat. How...
12 May, 2026, 08.17 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
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
Flour millers' body calls for greater policy stability, stronger industry-government coordinationNavneet Chitlangia highlighted the need for stock transparency, predictable OMSS policies, export flexibility, and liquidity support to ens...
25 Apr, 2026, 05.11 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
India lifts total wheat export quota to 5 million tonsThis brings the total export quota to 5 million tons. The move aims to support local markets. Wheat supplies from the new season crop have ...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Amid uptick in prices govt cuts stock limit for wheat traders, wholesalers to 2,000 tonnesThe Indian government has decided to reduce the stock limit on wheat traders, wholesalers, and big chain retailers from 3,000 tonnes to 2,0...
14 Sep, 2023, 05.21 PM IST
Calcutta High Court rules to extend export window for wheat traderSoubhik Exports from Kolkata had moved the high court on September 6, demanding extension of the last date for export of wheat as it could ...
14 Oct, 2022, 01.46 AM IST
Wheat corrects on poor buying of fresh harvested cropIn the spot market, wheat prices were hovering around Rs 1,800 a quintal.
20 Mar, 2019, 08.00 AM IST
Low acreage, output make traders place a bullish bet on wheatWhile this may impact farmers adversely, for traders wheat will offer a more attractive valuation than other commodities such as coriander,...
13 Jan, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
- Private traders stay away from wheat export bids
The Centre had allowed wheat export of 5 million tonne for 2011-12 crop from its godowns through private traders in a bid to ease the stora...
23 May, 2013, 07.28 PM IST
- Traders not expecting significant premium for wheat this winter
Sowing in over 90% of the area under wheat is over across the country but late sowing is continuing in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bi...
07 Dec, 2010, 01.08 AM IST
- But all’s not well in Saurashtra
A bearish sentiment seems to have clouded Saurashtra-based wheat traders and farmers due to changing policies of the Centre and state gover...
17 May, 2007, 04.04 AM IST