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107Wheat News in EnglishPunjab seals borders to block ‘imported’ wheat
Punjab authorities set up interstate checkpoints in Bathinda and nearby districts to prevent illegal inflow of wheat from other states. The crackdown...
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145Wheat News in EnglishRussia ships wheat to Iran from Caspian ports for the first time in eight years
Russia resumed grain exports via the Caspian Sea in Q1 2026, including first wheat shipments to Iran in years. Exports totaled significant...
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104Wheat News in EnglishUttar Pradesh : No farmer registry yet? Sell wheat at procurement centres like in the past
Uttar Pradesh allows farmers to sell wheat at procurement centres without mandatory registry, easing access and preventing distress sales. With over 5,400...
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95Wheat News in EnglishPunjab : Wheat procurement crosses 88%; lifting stays below 12%
Punjab sees strong wheat procurement, crossing 88% of arrivals with daily purchases near total intake. However, slow lifting—just 11.9%—raises logistical concerns. Rising...
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112Wheat News in EnglishAs poor-quality wheat piles up, procurement agencies seek waiver of storage gain norms
Punjab procurement agencies have urged the Centre to waive wheat storage gain norms for 2026–27, citing severe crop damage from heatwaves and...
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140Rice News in EnglishNigeria : Import duty reduction kills our local industry, rice millers cry out
Nigeria’s rice millers warn reduced import duties on rice could harm local production, forcing farmers and processors out of business. They argue...
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135Rice News in EnglishThai farm incomes face pressure from global rice market shifts
Thailand’s rice sector remains vital, supporting millions, but faces income pressure from global market shifts. While production and prices show slight gains,...
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106Wheat News in EnglishCentre Approves Additional 25 LMT Wheat Exports To Stabilise Markets
India has approved an additional 25 LMT wheat exports, taking total permitted shipments to 50 LMT. Backed by strong production, higher acreage,...
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107Rice News in EnglishCambodia : Rice harvest tipped to beat annual average by ten per cent
FAO forecasts Cambodia’s 2025–26 rice production at 13.9 million tonnes, 10% above average, supported by favourable monsoon conditions. Maize output may reach...
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116Rice News in EnglishAPEDA extends RCAC validity for Non-Basmati rice exports amid geopolitical challenges
APEDA extended shipment validity for non-Basmati rice export certificates from 45 to 90 days amid geopolitical disruptions. Exporters can also change destination...
