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Centre relaxes norms for shrivelled wheat grains for Punjab, Haryana
In a relief to wheat growers, the Centre has relaxed procurement norms for shrivelled wheat grains in Punjab and Haryana after the crop suffered damage due to the early onset of heatwave. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann last month had urged the Centre to relax norms for shrivelled grains in the purchase of wheat from the state without imposing any value cut. The Centre relaxed norms up to 18 per cent against the existing limit of 6 per cent without any value cut. Chief Minister Mann thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accepting his request for relaxation in shrivelled wheat grains. "I, on behalf of farmers of Punjab, thank Hon'ble Prime Minister @NarendraModi ji, for accepting our request & allowing a generous relaxation in procurement of shrivelled grains. I assure you that Punjab shall continue to work in earnest to contribute to food security of the nation," said Mann in a tweet. In a letter to the secretary, food and civil supplies, Punjab and additional chief ...
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Don't want wheat to be exported in an unregulated manner, says govt
No order is in perpetuity, wheat export ban be reviewed, says commerce secretary B V R Subrahmanyam
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Wheat export ban to cool down retail prices in a week or so: Govt official
The likely fall in wheat output in India and even in the government's procurement is unlikely to affect the public distribution system (PDS), he said and asserted, "PDS will be run smoothly."
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Wheat export ban to help control prices, regulate trade, says govt
'There is no dramatic fall in production. I do not think there is a crisis which needs to be imagined. There is adequate food available in government stocks and private stocks,' says commerce secy
No food crunch, ban on wheat exports is to check unregulated trade: Govt
The government said it would still allow exports backed by already issued letters of credit and to countries that request supplies 'to meet their food security needs'
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'Wheat export ban will help in crushing attempts to hoard Indian wheat'
The government's decision to ban wheat exports will help in crushing attempts by certain foreign players to hoard Indian wheat for price manipulation in global markets, according to sources.
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Congress slams govt's wheat export ban, terms the move 'anti-farmer'
According to an official notification, India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices
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Sharp drop in procurement: Centre weighs 10% tax to rein in wheat exports
Exporters' mandatory registration on cards; PMO to decide on export ban
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China's uncertain wheat harvest engenders fear for global economy
If the Chinese harvest is bad in the coming weeks, it could drive food prices up further, compounding hunger and poverty in the world's poorest countries
Govt plans wheat export push in nine countries amid rising global demand
According to official estimates, India exported 7 million tonne of wheat in 2021-22, valued at $2.05 billion
Mill owners ask govt to ensure steady wheat supply to keep prices in check
The country has enough wheat in stocks and it is monitoring supplies, the government assures mill owners.
From India to France and the US, wheat harvest faces the weather test
Droughts, flooding and heatwaves threaten output from the US to France and India, compounding shrinking production in Ukraine
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Pak PM vows to curb flour price at govt's own expense amid wheat shortage
The reason for this shortage is reduced area under wheat cultivation, shortage of water and fertilizer, and delay in the announcement of support price
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Ukraine's wheat harvest may fall by 35%, raising fears of global shortage
Wheat production in Ukraine is likely to be at least a third lower than in normal years, according to analysis of satellite images of the country
Ensure India emerges as world's source of quality food grain: PM Modi
Review meeting indicates that the government might not immediately curb exports of the food grain.
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Govt might have to pick rice over wheat if it extends free food grain plan
India set to have 38.6 million tonnes of rice in its reserves-much more than what it requires.
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Wheat in surplus for entire year in India, farmers given good prices: Govt
Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, DFPD said that due to higher market prices, a large quantity of wheat was being bought by traders at a higher rate than MSP, which was good for the farmers
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India considering wheat export curbs after heat waves damage crops: Report
The South Asian nation experienced its hottest March on record, shriveling the wheat crop that the world was relying on to alleviate a global shortage
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After 5 record crops, heatwave threatens India's wheat output, export plans
Cashing in on a rally in global wheat prices after Russia invaded Ukraine, India exported a record 7.85 million tonnes in the fiscal year to March - up 275% from the previous year