procurement Archives

Punjab paddy procurement: Amid bumper yield, tardy lifting a concern

In the first 15 days of Punjab's paddy procurement season, only 10% of the 11.10 lakh tonnes received has been lifted due...

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Wheat News in English

India : The Paradox of Wheat: Record Production, Yet Rising Concerns

India faces a wheat crisis with rising prices amid record production, below-target procurement, and historically low central pool stock. As of August...

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Rice News in English

Govt to procure 30,692 tonnes of Boro rice in Jashore

Jashore has set a target to procure 30,692 tonnes of rice from eight upazilas during the current Boro season. Procurement began on...

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Wheat News in English

MSP increase alone may not boost pulses and oilseeds output, shows data

The government has raised the minimum support price (MSP) of kharif crops by 5-12.7%, with larger hikes for oilseeds and pulses. Despite...

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Wheat News in English

Cereals under climate threat

Rising temperatures threaten wheat yields globally, prompting concerns about India's production stability despite government estimates. Procurement data suggests a discrepancy, with Madhya...

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Rice News in English

Govt to buy 17 lakh tonnes Boro paddy, rice

The government has set a procurement target for the upcoming Boro season: 5 lakh tonnes of paddy, 11 lakh tonnes of boiled...

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Rice News in English

NFA to keep building up rice buffer stock

The National Food Authority (NFA) has exceeded its first-half 2024 palay procurement target, acquiring 3.37 million 50-kg bags, totaling 168,262 metric tons....

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Wheat News in English

Open market sale of wheat unlikely to start this month

Unexpectedly low wheat procurement disrupts Government's plan to sell grain in open market before policy ends on July 31. Officials closely monitor...