The Times Of India, Author at AgriInsite

Punjab grain markets face arhtiya strike from April 1 ahead of wheat harvest season

Punjab wheat procurement faces disruption as ~45,000 commission agents (arhtiyas) announce a strike from April 1, demanding restoration of 2.5% commission. The...

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Wheat News in English

Uttar Pradesh : Govt to procure 50 lkh metric tonnes wheat from farmers

Uttar Pradesh will begin wheat procurement from Monday at an MSP of ₹2,585/quintal, targeting 50 lakh tonnes. Over 6,500 centres are planned...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab asks Centre to lift 22 LMT wheat directly from mandis

Punjab seeks urgent approval from FCI to move 22 LMT wheat directly from mandis to railheads, citing a severe storage crunch ahead...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab : Patiala district gears up for wheat procurement starting April 1

Wheat procurement in Punjab will begin on April 1, with district authorities in Patiala completing preparations for storage, transport and market facilities....

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Untimely rains stock fears of damage to wheat, mustard to crop

Lucknow: The untimely rains that lashed parts of UP on Friday stoked fears of damage to the agriculturally crucial wheat and mustard...

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PM takes to Insta to amplify massage to cut down on sugar

Narendra Modi urged people to reduce sugar intake and prioritise fitness in a social media message, highlighting the health risks linked to...

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Wheat News in English

Madhya Pradesh : Cabinet nod to wheat bonus, Rewa irrigation project

Madhya Pradesh has approved a ₹40 per quintal bonus on wheat procurement for the 2026–27 rabi season, in addition to the minimum...

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Rice News in English

Middle East Crisis: Punjab basmati industry remains hopeful despite 15% spike in op costs

Basmati rice exporters in Punjab remain cautiously optimistic despite Middle East tensions disrupting shipping routes and raising freight costs. Industry sources say...