All posts tagged "Food Corporation of India (FCI)"
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37Wheat News in EnglishGovt’s wheat purchase crosses 1 MT
The government has procured over 1 million tonnes of wheat at MSP in the 2025-26 marketing season, surpassing last year's 0.35 MT....
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51Wheat News in EnglishProcurement starts, Punjab set to procure 124 LMT wheat
Agricultural experts have predicted a bumper wheat crop in Punjab, with the total production expected to touch 190 lakh tonnes. The procurement...
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53Edible Oil News in EnglishHouse panel recommends timely construction of more FCI godowns
The Parliamentary Standing Committee, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, recommended enhancing Food Corporation of India’s (FCI) storage capacity by constructing dedicated...
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66EnglishThe Centre’s Push for Punjab’s Agriculture: Balancing Prosperity and Sustainability
Punjab's agricultural sector is at a critical turning point, balancing economic security with urgent sustainability concerns. The government's policy initiatives show a...
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66Wheat News in EnglishGovt’s wheat sales in open market ends as new crop arrives, prices are still high
The government has ended the open market sale of wheat for this year, opting not to issue a new tender. Since December...
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71Wheat News in EnglishGovt offloads 3 MT of wheat in market in FY25
The government concluded its wheat market intervention, selling 3 million tonnes in FY25 under the Open Market Sale Scheme, down from 10...
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50Rice News in EnglishGovernment procurement of rice better than last year but behind the set target
The government’s rice procurement for the 2024-25 Kharif marketing season has reached 458.40 lakh tonnes, a 5% increase from last year but...
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65Rice News in EnglishIndia’s rice procurement up 5% in Oct-Feb 2024-25
Rice procurement in Bihar reached 2.63 mt, up from 2.06 mt last year, while Uttar Pradesh saw an 8% rise to 3.86...
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58Wheat News in EnglishGovt sets wheat purchase target at 31 MT
India’s wheat procurement for the 2025-26 rabi marketing season is estimated at 31 million tonnes, up 26% from last year. Major contributing...
