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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...

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Wheat News in English

Why wheat procurement is short of Indian govt target despite good arrivals

Wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana concluded on May 31, surpassing 93% of their combined target of 21 million tonnes (mt) with...

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Wheat News in English

Import duty on wheat may be cut

Government mulls reducing wheat import duty after six years to bolster domestic supply, aiming to avoid depleting stocks for market intervention. Procurement...

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Rice News in English

BRS demands FCI to seek ED, CBI probe into paddy sale, rice purchase tenders in Telangana

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) urged the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to investigate a purported ₹1,100-crore scam in global tenders for...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat procurement tops last year’s level; Madhya Pradesh sees big dip

Wheat procurement for the Central pool surpasses last year's levels, reaching 26.29 million tonnes, driven by Punjab and Haryana. However, with major...