Page 7 - Foodgrains

Prices to stay low on record foodgrain output, says FAO

Though cereal utilisation is expected to set a new record this year, the growth in utilisation may not support prices due to large carryover stocks from the previous year

Govt expects record foodgrains output this year

Pulses production is expected to be a record as area during kharif season increased sharply by 29% to 143.95 lakh hectare

Mixed trend prevails in foodgrain market on opening day

Rest of all other commodities ruled steady in the market

Govt targets over 270 million tonne grain output on good rains

The last highest food grain production was 265.04 million tonne, registered in 2013-14

Chhattisgarh's foodgrain output to increase by 16%

State set to receive normal rainfall; Paddy output pegged at 7.6 mn tonnes out of total production of 8.68 mn tonnes

Govt hopes over 270-mn tonne foodgrains production in 2016-17

IFFCO slashes price of DAP fertiliser by Rs 50 per bag to Rs 1,200 as a gift to farmers

Grain stock ample to tackle drought, says Centre

At end-April, foodgrain stock in the pool was estimated at 36.95 mn tonnes, 6.7% more than at the same time last year

Extra foodgrains to 3 states

It also urged states to place their requirement for additional foodgrains, which would be met with immediately

Centre considers free grain and more items for food welfare schemes

To also expand what is given to include eggs, milk, pulses and fortified nutritious food