Tag: wheat

Opinion
Formula for Keeping Prices of Food Products Low despite MSP Hike

Formula for Keeping Prices of Food Products Low despite MSP Hike

We need to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils and pulses. However, the government...

National
Possibilities of Wheat production, export - How will India emerge as a global player

Possibilities of Wheat production, export - How will India emerge as a global player

If Wheat production is increased through improved varieties, modern technologies,...

States
Bonus on wheat may become political issue during LS polls

Bonus on wheat may become political issue during LS polls

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a bonus of Rs 125 per quintal to the...

International
FAO Food Price Index declines further in February but sugar prices go up

FAO Food Price Index declines further in February but sugar prices go up

The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined for the seventh consecutive...

Agribusiness
Wheat stock limit tightened for wholesalers, big chain retailers, processors

Wheat stock limit tightened for wholesalers, big chain retailers, processors

In a bid to curb hoarding and price rises, the Centre has tightened wheat stock...

International
FAO projects record 2023-24 cereal output at 2.836 bn ton

FAO projects record 2023-24 cereal output at 2.836 bn ton

Global coarse grains and overall cereal production in 2023-24 are projected to reach...

International
FAO Food Price Index declines in December, Rice Price Index registered 21 percent increase

FAO Food Price Index declines in December, Rice Price Index registered 21 percent increase

The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices...

National
Farmers lose as government rushes to control food inflation for consumers

Farmers lose as government rushes to control food inflation for consumers

The Narendra Modi-led government at the Center is leaving no stone unturned to prevent...

Latest News
IMD forecast of normal rains in Jan-Feb-Mar raises hopes for better wheat crop during rabi

IMD forecast of normal rains in Jan-Feb-Mar raises hopes for better wheat crop during rabi

IMD's forecast of normal rainfall during the January-February-March period has raised...

International
FAO forecasts higher world cereal total utilization

FAO forecasts higher world cereal total utilization

World cereal total utilization in 2023/24 is forecast at 2 813 million tonnes, up...

International
FAO forecasts 3.6 MT more world cereal production in 2023

FAO forecasts 3.6 MT more world cereal production in 2023

The forecast for world cereal production in 2023 has been raised by 3.6 million...

Opinion
Votes of paddy and wheat farmers fail the mathematics of MSP

Votes of paddy and wheat farmers fail the mathematics of MSP

The competition between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to win the elections...

International
Despite export ban, India unable to lower food inflation to desired level: World Grain journal

Despite export ban, India unable to lower food inflation to desired level: World Grain journal

Despite banning wheat exports, Indian domestic wheat prices still increased in 2023.Domestic...

National
Prices of essential food items to remain stable in festival season: Govt

Prices of essential food items to remain stable in festival season: Govt

Prices of essential food items, including sugar and edible oils, will remain stable...

International
Sugar prices hit 13-year high in int'l market; wheat, rice, edible oils cheaper

Sugar prices hit 13-year high in int'l market; wheat, rice, edible oils cheaper

The prices of edible oils, dairy and meat products decreased in the international...

National
Need of the hour: Bharat Ratna for father of the green revolution

Need of the hour: Bharat Ratna for father of the green revolution

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, a man whose name became synonymous with progress, innovation,...