Wheat News in English Archives

Punjab’s wheat policy: playing with fire

The Punjab government’s abrupt withdrawal of wheat price support has sparked a policy-engineered crisis. Unlike deregulated crops like rice and maize, wheat—Pakistan’s...

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Nepal : Farmers worried as pre-monsoon rain damages wheat crop

Unseasonal rain and hail in Banke on Sunday evening have severely damaged wheat crops, both harvested and standing in the fields. Farmers...

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Pakistan : PBC Urges Govt to Immediately Restore Wheat Support Price to Protect Farmers

The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has strongly urged the government to reinstate the wheat support price, warning of a crisis as harvesting...

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Mundian kick-starts wheat procurement at Sahnewal grain market

Ludhiana, April 14, 2025 – Punjab Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian launched wheat procurement at Sahnewal Grain Market, assuring 24-hour payment at MSP...

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India harvests 38% of wheat area so far in 2025–26 season, says agriculture minister Chouhan

India has harvested 38% of its estimated 32 million hectares of wheat so far this season, with strong progress in major states,...

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Patiala : Private buyers dominate wheat procurement, offer more than MSP

Private buyers are actively purchasing wheat in Punjab’s grain markets, offering ₹5–40 above MSP. In Sangrur, they bought 75–90% of arrivals, driven...