Posts By The Indian Express
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80Wheat News in EnglishSluggish wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh drags down India’s Central pool sourcing by 16%
India’s wheat procurement is lagging in 2026-27, mainly due to slow progress in Madhya Pradesh. Total procurement is 16% lower year-on-year, despite...
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86Wheat News in EnglishAs poor-quality wheat piles up, procurement agencies seek waiver of storage gain norms
Punjab procurement agencies have urged the Centre to waive wheat storage gain norms for 2026–27, citing severe crop damage from heatwaves and...
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143Wheat News in EnglishAs Punjab sees 471% surplus rain in a week, concerns crop around wheat harvest
Excess rainfall in Punjab and Haryana—up to 471% above normal—has raised concerns for wheat crops nearing harvest. Heavy rain, winds, and hail...
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114Sugar News in EnglishSugar supply situation ‘stable’ despite stocks at nine-year-low, says cooperative federation chief
India’s sugar outlook remains stable with sufficient supply to meet demand and exports. However, mills face rising losses as production costs exceed...
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136EnglishShivraj Singh Chouhan reviews crop situation amid fears of unseasonal rain affecting wheat target
Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed crop damage across India after hailstorms and unseasonal rains hit several states during harvest. The agriculture minister directed...
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155Sugar News in EnglishCrisis in sugar sector may deepen with drought ahead in Maharashtra
Sugar mills in Maharashtra are shutting early this season due to lower sugarcane supply, with over 85% of mills already closed. Production...
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159Rice News in EnglishCentre hikes Arthiyas commission on wheat, paddy procurement
The Government of India has increased commission rates for arthiyas and cooperative societies involved in wheat and paddy procurement from the 2026–27...
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155Wheat News in EnglishYellow alert for thunderstorms in Punjab, Haryana; rain likely to benefit wheat but strong winds a concern
India’s ethanol blending programme has driven major investments in ethanol plants, supporting energy security, rural growth and farmer incomes. However, recent disputes...
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359Rice News in EnglishBihar : Grain ATMs will soon dispense rice, wheat in Patna
Patna: Bihar will launch its first three “grain ATMs” under the Annapurti pilot project in urban areas, allowing beneficiaries under the National...
