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Climate change puts India's rice and wheat output at risk of 6-10% decline

Data from the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture predicts wheat yields may drop by 6-25% by the year 2100, while irrigated rice yields could fall by 7% by 2050 and 10% by 2080

Climate change puts India's rice and wheat output at risk of 6-10% decline
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 5:13 PM IST

Flour mills struggle as wheat prices surge to record high: Report

Wheat stocks in state warehouses totalled 20.6 million tons at the start of December, slightly higher than the previous year's 19.2 million tons, but far below five-year average of 29.5 million

Flour mills struggle as wheat prices surge to record high: Report
Updated On : 06 Jan 2025 | 8:13 PM IST

Govt further tightens stock limit on wheat to check hoarding, price hike

The government on Wednesday further tightened wheat stock holding norms for wholesalers, small and big chain retailers, and processors to curb hoarding and check price rise. "As part of continuous efforts to moderate prices of wheat, the central government has decided to revise the wheat stock limit applicable until 31st March 2025," the food ministry said in a statement. According to the revised norms, wholesalers are now allowed to maintain wheat stock up to 1,000 tonne instead of 2,000 tonne, retailer can hold 5 tonne for each outlet instead of 10 tonne, while big chain retailer can hold 5 tonne for each outlet instead of 10 tonne earlier. Processors will be allowed to maintain 50 per cent instead of 60 per cent of their monthly installed capacity multiplied by the remaining months till April 2025. The stock limits on wheat were first imposed on June 24 and later revised to tighten the norms on September 9 in order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and

Govt further tightens stock limit on wheat to check hoarding, price hike
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 4:45 PM IST

DA hike to MSP: Here's a list of key announcements by the Union Cabinet

The MSP increase is aimed at providing a safety net for farmers, amidst a "moderation" in inflation, while the DA hike is expected to benefit around 4.91 million employees and 6.48 million pensioners

DA hike to MSP: Here's a list of key announcements by the Union Cabinet
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 4:47 PM IST

Ahead of Diwali, Union Cabinet raises MSP for Rabi crops to support farmers

The highest MSP hike was given to Rapeseed and Mustard, with a rise of Rs 300 per quintal (from Rs 5,650 to Rs 5,950), followed by Lentil (Masur), which saw an increase of Rs 275 per quintal

Ahead of Diwali, Union Cabinet raises MSP for Rabi crops to support farmers
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 3:58 PM IST

Wheat markets not overpriced, say millers; warn against cutting import duty

The millers argue that wheat prices at current levels of around Rs 2,700-2,800 per quintal are well justified, given that the MSP of the crop has been raised

Wheat markets not overpriced, say millers; warn against cutting import duty
Updated On : 22 Sep 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Govt relief on PDS wheat quota, to launch Rs 1K cr credit guarantee fund

Secretary Sanjeev Chopra says food prices to remain stable during festivals; mulls lifting curbs on non-basmati rice exports

Govt relief on PDS wheat quota, to launch Rs 1K cr credit guarantee fund
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 12:50 AM IST

Wheat, pulses prices moderate after govt imposes stockholding limit

Pulses see sharper price moderation due to muted summer demand

Wheat, pulses prices moderate after govt imposes stockholding limit
Updated On : 03 Jul 2024 | 11:50 PM IST

Will Centre succumb to pressure of rising prices and allow wheat import?

A drop in state procurement has fuelled the buzz about impending imports. Will that really be necessary?

Will Centre succumb to pressure of rising prices and allow wheat import?
Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 10:49 PM IST

Global agricultural trade focuses on India policies post new govt formation

Prices of some farm commodities have softened from their peaks, with state agencies also cracking down on hoarding and selling some grains from state reserves

Global agricultural trade focuses on India policies post new govt formation
Updated On : 01 Jun 2024 | 7:32 AM IST

Wheat procurement exceeds last year's total of 26.2 million tonnes

Wheat procurement for the 2024-25 marketing year has surpassed last year's total of 262.02 lakh tonnes, boosted by strong contributions from the northern states of Punjab and Haryana, the government said on Friday. In a statement, the government said 262.48 lakh tonnes of rabi (winter)-sown grain has already been purchased for the central pool, benefiting 22.31 lakh farmers, with a minimum support price outflow of Rs 59,715 crore. The major procuring states were Punjab with 124.26 lakh tonnes, Haryana with 71.49 lakh tonnes, Madhya Pradesh with 47.78 lakh tonnes, Rajasthan with 9.66 lakh tonnes and Uttar Pradesh with 9.07 lakh tonnes. Wheat procurement normally runs from April to March, but the Centre this year allowed states to make purchases based on crop arrivals. In most states, the procurement began in early March. The government has set a wheat procurement target of 300-320 million tonnes for the 2024-25 marketing year. Rice procurement is also progressing smoothly, with 728

Wheat procurement exceeds last year's total of 26.2 million tonnes
Updated On : 24 May 2024 | 3:00 PM IST

Wheat purchases by govt at 25.4 mn tonnes, 1.5% lower than last year

However, trade and industry officials say the world's second-biggest wheat producer won't be able to achieve its procurement target of 30-32 million tons

Wheat purchases by govt at 25.4 mn tonnes, 1.5% lower than last year
Updated On : 15 May 2024 | 5:01 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh farmers struggle to make the most of soaring wheat prices

In poll season, dwindling wheat production is a matter of political debate

Madhya Pradesh farmers struggle to make the most of soaring wheat prices
Updated On : 05 May 2024 | 11:52 PM IST

UP govt ramps up wheat procurement centres to achieve 6 MT target

Payment for targeted purchase to cross Rs 13,000 crore

UP govt ramps up wheat procurement centres to achieve 6 MT target
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 5:10 PM IST

2024 wheat output seen at 105 mn metric tonnes, 6.25% below govt estimates

Wheat inventories in government warehouses fell to 9.7 million metric tons at the start of March, the lowest since 2017

2024 wheat output seen at 105 mn metric tonnes, 6.25% below govt estimates
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 4:50 PM IST

Election 2024 promises to be a sizzler as IMD predicts extreme heatwave

Above normal heatwave projected for next 3 months, coinciding with 7-phase LS polls from April 19 to June 1

Election 2024 promises to be a sizzler as IMD predicts extreme heatwave
Updated On : 01 Apr 2024 | 10:41 PM IST

Centre mandates weekly reporting on wheat stocks to prevent hoarding

India had imposed a limit on how much wheat stock traders could hold to moderate prices. However, the limit is set to expire on March 31st and after that, traders must declare their wheat stocks

Centre mandates weekly reporting on wheat stocks to prevent hoarding
Updated On : 29 Mar 2024 | 4:19 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh set to offer Rs 125 per quintal bonus over MSP on wheat

With the bonus, the official purchase price for wheat in MP will be Rs 2,400 per quintal

Madhya Pradesh set to offer Rs 125 per quintal bonus over MSP on wheat
Updated On : 12 Mar 2024 | 1:12 AM IST

Giving MSP on all crops not practical: Agricultural economist SS Johl

He said farmers largely get MSP on wheat and paddy and the government does not even buy many crops

Giving MSP on all crops not practical: Agricultural economist SS Johl
Updated On : 18 Feb 2024 | 6:49 AM IST

MSP of wheat and paddy: How the two states Punjab and Haryana fared

Data on the number of farmers isn't comparable as no record was maintained before 2015-16

MSP of wheat and paddy: How the two states Punjab and Haryana fared
Updated On : 15 Feb 2024 | 11:34 PM IST