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Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses concern over ‘low’ wheat purchase in M.P., to speak to CM

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged officials in Madhya Pradesh to speed up wheat procurement amid farmer dissatisfaction. He directed better...

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Wheat News in English

At 77 LMT, wheat arrivals surpass Haryana’s purchase target

Haryana wheat arrivals exceeded the 75 LMT target, reaching 77 LMT, but procurement and lifting remain slow. Farmers raised concerns over delays,...

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Edible Oil News in English

SEA cautions on longer-term impact of geopolitical volatility in edible oil sector

Solvent Extractors’ Association of India warns geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz may disrupt edible oil supply chains in India. Rising...

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Wheat News in English

Iraq begins preparations for new wheat procurement season

Iraq begins wheat procurement preparations with 78 silos ready, ensuring strong storage and quality checks. While the harvest faces weather delays, strict...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Govt to procure Boro paddy at Tk 36, rice at Tk 49 per kg

Bangladesh will begin Boro paddy, rice, and wheat procurement from May 3, targeting 1.8 million tonnes. With fixed support prices and adequate...

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Edible Oil News in English

Malaysia : Palm oil in a time of Hormuz

Global tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Malaysia’s palm oil sector through rising fertiliser costs and supply risks. While biodiesel...

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Sugar News in English

Uttar Pradesh: Sugar prices may rise if Hormuz route disruption continues, says expert

Rising disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz could push up India sugar prices, as sulphur costs—key for processing—have surged 4x. With most...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat prices in the US are rising, but remain stable in Ukraine

Global wheat prices rose, driven by US crop deterioration, drought concerns, and Iran conflict tensions. Futures surged in US markets, while exports...

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Wheat News in English

Zimbabwe seeks wheat surplus, but farmers face challenges

Zimbabwe aims for a wheat surplus, targeting 662,500 tonnes against demand of 615,000 tonnes. Government support, irrigation expansion, and rising output boost...