Wheat News in English
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229Punjab : Centre approves ₹50 crore subsidy for certified wheat seeds – Dhillon
The Centre has approved ₹50 crore for subsidies on certified wheat seeds for Punjab farmers ahead of the 2026-27 rabi season. Punjab...
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257Mann warns Centre: Clear wheat stocks before Punjab’s paddy rush
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann warned that inadequate storage could disrupt paddy procurement as arrivals peak around October 10. He sought movement of...
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85Higher freight costs weaken US wheat competitiveness in Japan
US wheat shipping costs to Japan increased across major routes in Q2 2026, with Gulf costs rising up to 25% year-on-year and...
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164Pakistan may raise wheat imports to 1.5 mln tons as prices surge
Pakistan may need around 1.5 million tonnes of wheat imports in 2026/27 after a two-year break, despite the government approving 1 million...
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175Jaishankar warns of major food crisis amid fertiliser shortages, grain shipment disruptions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned of a potential major food crisis in the Global South during an Asia Society event in...
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155South Africa’s wheat crop to fall to an eight-year low
South Africa’s wheat crop is forecast at 1.81 million tonnes in 2026/27, down 5% year-on-year to an eight-year low due to reduced...
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171Zimbabwe expands wheat production and prepares for exports
Zimbabwe’s 2026 wheat harvest is forecast at 662,500 tonnes, exceeding domestic demand of 360,000 tonnes and creating an exportable surplus. Record irrigated...
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188Egypt’s wheat production continues to climb
Egypt’s wheat production is forecast at a record 10 million tonnes in 2026-27, supported by expanded harvested area, improved varieties and higher...
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142Wheat’s MSP hike of Rs 25/quintal insufficient: Farmers
Farmer organisations in Bathinda criticised the Centre’s Rs 25 wheat MSP hike to Rs 2,610 per quintal for 2027-28, calling it inadequate....
