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India invests in modern seed labs to battle climate, boost yields

The seed breeding technology enables rapid crop development by creating controlled environmental conditions such as temperature, light intensity, and day length in a chamber, allowing processing of seeds in a shorter time compared to the conventional way.

3 min read28 Sep 2025
Economy

Centre tightens wheat stock limits to prevent hoarding ahead of festivals

In a bid to curb hoarding and keep prices stable, the government has revised wheat stock limits for traders and retailers. Traders can now stock a maximum of 2,000 tonnes, and retailers can hold up to 8 tonnes per outlet, with enforcement to prevent any artificial scarcity.

2 min read26 Aug 2025
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Food inflation in mind, Centre holds off wheat export ban rollbac k ahead of polls, festivals

Despite meeting its procurement targets, the government is treading cautiously to avoid any move that could stoke retail food inflation and hand an ammunition to the opposition in the run-up to the polls.

3 min read21 May 2025
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Escalating India-Pakistan tensions trigger stockpiling in border regions

Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi urged the public to disregard what he called misleading messages about food stocks, adding that there are enough supplies available in the country.

3 min read9 May 2025
News

India sets record grain production target of 354.64mt for 2025-26, to help boost rural demand

Rice production is projected at a record 147.35 million tonnes in 2025-26 compared with 136.30 mt in 2024-25. Sowing is expected to start this month.

3 min read8 May 2025
Economy

India weighs resuming wheat product exports after record output estimates

The proposal may be taken up at an upcoming inter-ministerial meeting that will have representatives from the ministries of commerce, cooperation, consumer affairs and food, agriculture, and food processing.

2 min read2 May 2025
Industry

As harvest picks up pace, wheat flour prices fall by ₹5-7 per kg, offering relief to consumers

The softening of prices, as per industry people, could not have come at a better time as policymakers intensify efforts to rein in food inflation.

3 min read28 Apr 2025
Politics

Govt’s wheat purchase crosses 3 million tonnes, led by Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and UP

According to data, currently, Madhya Pradesh is leading the procurement process.

2 min read13 Apr 2025
Economy

Centre cuts wheat stock limits until March to curb hoarding, stabilize prices

The Centre has significantly revised the stock limits on wheat for different entities. Traders and wholesalers, previously allowed to stock up to 1,000 tonnes, will now be restricted to 250 tonnes.

2 min read20 Feb 2025
News

Soy, corn end lower on harvest pressure, expec

GLOBAL-GRAINS/ (UPDATE 4):GRAINS-Soy, corn end lower on harvest pressure, expected Brazil rain

1 min read9 Oct 2024

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