Wheat
Centre raises wheat procurement target to 34.5 million tonnes amid erratic weather
The government has raised procurement target even as unseasonal rains raise output concerns.
2 min read24 Apr 2026Mint Explainer | Is India's wheat export push a good idea?
India has reopened wheat exports amid a record surplus to ease excess supply and support farm prices. By offloading stocks, it aims to boost farmer incomes without stoking inflation, as ample buffer reserves and policy flexibility help keep domestic supply stable.
3 min read23 Apr 2026Govt doubles down on wheat exports, clears extra 2.5 million tonnes
The decision is expected to enhance market liquidity, facilitate efficient stock management, and prevent distress sales during the peak arrival season, the government said on Monday.
2 min read20 Apr 2026Untimely rains hit wheat procurement amid record harvest hopes
Unseasonal rains in north India have delayed wheat harvesting and slowed procurement, with arrivals dipping early in the season. While localized crop damage is reported, overall output is expected to remain strong, and prices stable amid a projected bumper harvest.
3 min read11 Apr 2026As war hits trade, Bihar, UP wheat farmers take to border routes
The West Asia war is impacting India's wheat exports, prompting a shift to land-border markets such as Nepal and Bangladesh. This shift could benefit farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by improving prices as logistical costs decrease.
4 min read19 Mar 2026A bitter harvest for wheat as war pops export dreams
High global prices, good harvest - For India's wheat sector, the stage was set for an ambitious return to world markets. However, the West Asia war was a bold from the blue, disrupting logistics and upsetting export plans.
3 min read8 Mar 2026Northwest India to receive rain and snow; rabi crops may benefit
Meanwhile, large parts of the country are expected to get a respite from the cold, with minimum temperatures remaining largely stable over the next four days, before gradually rising by 3-5°C in select regions, including Northwest India, IMD said.
3 min read18 Jan 2026India eyes AI-led overhaul of grain quality checks
AI-enabled analyzers use digital imaging and machine learning to assess moisture content, impurities, broken grains and overall grain quality in wheat, rice and other cereals.
4 min read22 Dec 2025India 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 2025Centre 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.
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