Wheat

• FCI Procures 266 Lakh MT Wheat During Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2024-25

  FCI has surpassed previous wheat procurement targets, securing 266 LMT for RMS 2024-25 and benefiting over 22 lakh farmers, ensuring national food grain sufficiency.…

• Government Imposes Stock Limit on Wheat to Ensure Food Security and Prevent Hoarding

  The government imposes wheat stock limits across sectors in all States and UTs to ensure food security and curb market speculation until March 2025.…

• India Exceeds Wheat Buffer Stock Norms, No Changes to Import Duties Planned

  During RMS 2024, wheat production hit 112 million metric tons, with FCI procuring 26.6 million tons by June 11.…

• Researchers Discover Key Gene Modifications to Boost Wheat Yields

  Researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia have identified molecular pathways regulated by the Photoperiod-1 gene that can be modified to significantly boost wheat yields.…

• Why Khapli Wheat Deserves a Place in Your Diet

  Khapli wheat, also known as emmer wheat, is an ancient grain rich in essential nutrients, which offers many health benefits, making it a valuable addition to modern diets.…

• Wheat Procurement Crosses Last Year’s Total Procurement Figure in RMS 2024-25

  Wheat procurement during the Rabi marketing season 2024-25 has exceeded last year's figures, benefiting 22.31 lakh farmers with an MSP outflow of Rs. 59,715 crores.…

• ICAR-IIWBR Issues Advisory for Wheat Farmers Amid Heatwaves Forecast

  The ICAR-IIWBR has issued an advisory to wheat farmers across the country in response to alarming weather predictions. With IMD forecasting heatwaves and warm nights in various regions, the institute's guidelines aim to assist farmers in safeguarding their wheat crops.…

• New High-Yielding Wheat Variety Developed by Haryana Agricultural University

  Scientists at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University have developed WH 1402, a potential game-changer for farmers in Northern India.…

• Mandi Price: Fall in Wheat Prices, Know Latest Price in India

  Last month, wheat prices were soaring, even surpassing Rs 4200 per quintal. But now, they've dropped significantly, aligning closely with the Minimum Support Price (MSP) set by the government at Rs 2275 per quintal.…

• Analyzing the Complex Interconnections of India's Wheat Value Chain

  This article has been written by Subhashree Sahu, Satyapriya, Girijesh Singh Mahra, Sitaram Bishnoi, Ram Swaroop Bana, Sukanya Barua, Rahul Singh, Misha Madhavan M and Sangeetha Vellaichamy ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.…

• Centre Sells 18.09 LMT of Wheat in 13 E-Auctions under Open Market Sale Scheme

  FCI's Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) stabilizes wheat prices with ample stocks and weekly auctions at Rs. 2125 per quintal, aligning with MSP.…

• Summer Maize - Winter Wheat Rotation: Know How It Helps

  According to the experiment conducted by researchers from the Institute of Plant Sciences (IPS) at the University of Bern, it is observed that specialized metabolites from the roots of the summer maize plant can bring about an increase in the yields of subsequently planted winter…

• Wheat and Rice e-Auction to be Conducted by FCI

  The government's decision to implement e-auctions and strengthen regulations surrounding wheat and rice distribution is expected to bring stability to retail prices and ensure fair access to these essential food items for consumers across the country.…

• India Permits Wheat and Broken Rice Exports, Fulfilling Requests from 4 Countries

  The lifting of the ban on wheat and broken rice exports highlights India's progressive approach to international trade and its willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.…

• Pakistan Deepens Ties with Russia for Wheat and Oil, while Arming Ukraine

  As Pakistan navigates its economic challenges, it seeks to foster closer ties with Russia to alleviate the impact of its crisis. However, the nation must carefully manage its relationship with the West and find a delicate balance between its competing interests.…

• China: Heavy Rainfall Spells Disaster for Wheat Growers, Crippling Crop Yields

  As of Tuesday, only 75% of Henan's wheat crop had been harvested, in contrast to 90% at the same time last year, as reported by state media.…

• Record-Breaking Wheat Procurement Exceeds 260 LMT in RMS 2023-24, Surpassing Previous Year's Total

  The increased procurement volume, supported by favorable policies and streamlined operations, will contribute to food security and enhance the overall agricultural sector in the country.…

• China's Agriculture Ministry Takes Action to Salvage Damaged Wheat Crop

  The excessive rain has caused sprouting in some wheat fields in southern Henan, rendering the crop unfit for consumption.…

• WPPS Recommends Prioritizing Wheat as Main Food Crop to Attain ‘Zero Hunger’ Goal

  To satisfy India's future food needs, the Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS) has emphasized the need of positioning wheat as the main food crop.…

• Indian Wheat Production Likely to Exceed Initial Estimates This Year, Government Predicts

  In the 2020-21 crop year, the prior record in wheat production was 109.59 million tonnes.…

• 250 LMT Wheat Procured so far; Over 20 Lakh Farmers Benefit from Rs 47000 Cr MSP

  India has procured nearly 252 Lac Metric tons (MT) of wheat during the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2023-24, as of May 9th, 2023. This figure is 75 Lakh MT higher than the corresponding date during RMS 2022-23.…

• Wheat Procurement Reaches 72% of 34.15 MT Target, Exceeding Expectations

  Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh fulfilled 85% of purchase goal.…

• Punjab Agriculture Department Advises Farmers to Prepare Wheat Seed Themselves

  Punjab Agriculture Department told the farmers to prepare wheat for themselves for the next cropping season.…

• Record-Breaking Wheat Procurement in 2023 RMS: 195 LMT Already Procured

  The procurement for RMS 2022-23 was 188 LMT. However, wheat procurement during RMS 2023-24 is 195 LMT until April 26th, 2023. Farmers have benefited greatly from this.…

• Agriculture Dept Predicts Wheat Yield to Exceed 160 Lakh Tonnes Despite Rain Loss

  In the current rabi season, the total wheat yield in Punjab is likely to exceed 160 lakh tonnes. Based on crop-cutting experiments, the state agriculture agency has estimated yield.…

• Wheat Procurement in Punjab Set to be Higher at 120 Lakh MT Despite Unfavourable Weather

  Wheat procurement is going to be made at 120 lakh MT even after unfavourable weather in Punjab. The purchase will be higher as compared to the previous year which was 96.47 lakh MT.…

• Punjab's Food Minister Transfers Rs 7,300 Crore to 2 Lakh Farmers Without Value

  About 45 lakh metric tonnes of wheat in the state mandis is procured by Punjab, according to the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak.…

• Inadequate Storage Facilities Leave Farmers in Sangrur Disappointed

  Farmers alleged that neither government employees nor arhtiyas have made any arrangements to cover wheat during rains.…

• Labour Shortage and Unexpected Wheat Arrival Causes Procurement Delays in India

  The procurement agencies have a tough time lifting the grains from the market as the markets are full to the brim with wheat.…

• Mohali DC Orders Officials to Focus on Wheat Lifting

  Orders for lifting the wheat procurement process have been given by the Mohali District Commissioner in Punjab.…

• Space Crunch in Panipat as Gunny Bags Clog Grain Markets

  Wheat is arriving at all grain markets in the district at full speed, although lifting of wheat bags has yet to pick up. According to sources, about half of the produce has arrived in the grain markets in the area so far, but the late…

• HAFED Chief Backtracks on Promised Benefits to Wheat Farmers: Taken a U-turn

  HAFED chairman Kailash Bhagat, who proposed a Rs 10 increase as an additional incentive for wheat farmers a few days ago, has suddenly reversed his position on the topic.…

• Bhartiya Kisan Union Demands Higher MSP for Wheat

  The leaders of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Kadian) demanded an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat this year during a meeting held here today.…

• Flour Mills' Hired Firm Predicts Record Wheat Output of 102.89 mn Tonnes

  Higher by 5 million tonnes than last year, but lower than the Government's expectation of 112.18 million tonnes uge discrepancy between private firm output estimates and government numbers Farmers harvest wheat in a village on Gurugram's outskirts on Friday.…

• Punjab Requests Wheat Procurement Norm Relaxation After Rain Damage, Central Teams Collect Samples

  Punjab has requested relaxation in procurement norms for wheat following recent hailstorms and rainfall, which damaged crops. Four central teams have collected 54 samples from five districts, and the state government has already announced compensation for affected farmers. The Punjab Food Secretary wrote to the…

• FCI CMD Expects 342 Lac metric ton Procurement, Ensuring Ample Wheat Supply in Country

  Speaking on occasion, Pramod Kumar S, President, Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India requested the government to lift the ban on wheat products export on account of higher estimates and sufficient buffer stock.…

• Confident of Achieving Wheat Procurement Target: Says Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra

  Nearly 2.5 lakh metric tonnes to 3 lakh metric tonnes of wheat has been procured under the Central pool so far and much of this is from Madhya Pradesh, Chopra told media.…

• Govt Remains Optimistic for Record 112 MT Wheat Output Despite Weather Damage

  The government has forecasted a record wheat production of 112.18 million tonnes in the 2022-23 crop year (July-June) in spite of damage to crops.…

• Farmers Demands Relaxation in Moisture Content Levels as Wheat Starts Arriving in Mandis

  In Karnal, the farmers seek relaxation in moisture content as wheat started arriving in markets and procurement centres.…

• Hooda Urges Govt to Provide Bonus to Wheat Farmers in Wake of Crop Damage

  Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the leader of the opposition in India, has demanded a bonus of Rs. 500 per quintal for wheat farmers due to unseasonal rains damaging crops. He also criticized the government's handling of the situation, claiming that farmers were not receiving adequate compensation…

• Wheat Export Ban to Continue Until Domestic Supplies Are Sufficient: Says FCI Chairman

  Across the country, Wheat procurement has started and 10,727 tonnes have been procured in Madhya Pradesh so far.…

• Horticulturists In Punjab Demand Three Fold Compensation for Rain Damage

  Horticulturists in Punjab demand three times more compensation than wheat growers due to higher costs, as the government promises compensation to farmers for crop destruction caused by recent rains and hailstorms.…

• Govt Estimates Shortfall of 1 Million Tonne in Wheat Production

  Unseasonal rains and hailstorms have caused substantial damage to wheat harvests in regions of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan during harvest, resulting in losses ranging from 25 to 50%.…

• Agro-Scientists Found No Damage to Wheat Crop Sown in Moga Using Mulching Technique

  Farmers in the Moga district of Punjab who sowed wheat without burning the paddy straw and used the mulching technique did not experience crop lodging or felling during the recent rains, which were accompanied by a thunderstorm and strong winds.…

• Rain & Strong Wind Wreak Havoc on Punjab’s Wheat Crop, Farmers Fear Losses

  Unseasonal rain and strong winds in Punjab have caused lodging (flattening) of wheat crops on about 1.5 lakh hectares of land, with further rain expected until Monday. The crop is only likely to recover if the rain stops by the weekend and the sun comes…

• Karnal Farmers Rejoice as Wheat Remains Standing Despite Heatwave Warnings

  Farmers in Karnal, India remain optimistic as a heatwave strikes the region, with their wheat crop in late flowering stages appearing to be unaffected and robust. Officials agree with the farmers' observations, and weather forecasts suggest that temperatures will remain favorable for grain-filling, boding well…

• FCI Sells 4.91 LMT Wheat to 970 Bidders in 6th e-Auction

  In the sixth e-auction, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) sold 491,000 tonnes of wheat to private bulk buyers such as flour millers and food companies, bringing the total grains sold in the open market this year to 3.37 MT.…

• Wheat Crop in Punjab and Haryana Faces Damage from Harsh Weather

  The wheat crop in Punjab and Haryana has reached near maturity and is facing damage by the hailstorm and strong winds.…

• Wheat Production Set to Record 112 MT, says ICAR-IIWBR

  According to scientists, the rise in seed proportion of the new high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties developed by the IIWBR is the primary reason for higher yield and produce.…

• FCI Sells 5.39 LMT of Wheat to 1248 Bidders in Its 5th e-Auction

  The Food Corporation of India (FCI) held the 5th e-auction to offload wheat under OMSS (D) on Wednesday as part of the Government of India's initiative towards market intervention to control the price of wheat and atta.…