Wheat News in English Archives - Page 9 of 398

Punjab : Wheat procurement begins in Jalandhar, but no arrivals on opening day

Wheat procurement began in Jalandhar on April 1, but mandis saw zero arrivals as crops remain unharvested. Weather fluctuations, including early heat...

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Tunisia purchases 100 thsd tons of wheat in tender

Tunisia bought 100,000 tonnes of wheat at ~$274.7–275.5/t, higher than previous tenders, reflecting rising global prices. Purchases were split among major traders...

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High prices may spoil record Philippine wheat demand

Philippines’ wheat consumption is set to rise 6.2% to 6.9 MMT in MY 2025-26, driven by population growth and dietary shifts. However,...

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Kazakhstan to reduce wheat sown area to 12.1 mln ha

Kazakhstan plans to cut wheat area to 12.1 million hectares in 2026 while expanding oilseeds and forage crops to diversify output. Backed...

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China sees rising wheat auction clearance rates amid strong demand

China wheat auctions show strong demand, with high clearance rates and rising prices amid tight supply. Traders are holding stocks while buyers...

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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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World Bank develops roadmap to modernise wheat sector in Pakistan

World Bank proposes a roadmap to modernise Pakistan’s wheat sector, focusing on productivity, R&D, small farmer support, market transparency, and efficient reserves....

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Iran’s wheat production to reach 13 mln tons

Despite a severe autumn drought, Hashemi expects wheat output to reach ~13 million tons, supported by improved winter rains. With effective procurement...