The Indian government has announced significant measures to tackle the excessive rice stockpile held by the Food Corporation of India (FCI), currently at 500 lakh tonnes—more than double the required buffer of 214 lakh tonnes. To […]
October 2024 Pulses Trade Overview
In October 2024, India’s pulses trade showcased mixed trends, with notable changes in imports and exports across various commodities compared to October 2023. These fluctuations highlight shifts in demand, pricing dynamics, and global supply conditions. Imports […]
Kharif Crop Sowing Area Report: Comparison
For Kharif Onion, an area sown has been reported by the major producing States as 382 thousand hectares, compared to a total sown area of 285 thousand hectares in the last year. For Kharif Potato, an […]
Indonesia’s Rice Imports Surge 62% Amid Supply Challenges
Indonesia’s rice imports have experienced a dramatic increase, reaching 3.85 million tonne from January to November 2024, reflecting a 62% rise compared to the same period last year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). The total value […]
Andhra Pradesh: Egg prices hit new highs amid maize shortage
Egg prices are skyrocketing as winter sets in, and Christmas draws near. At the start of November, the wholesale price of 100 eggs was Rs 600; now, it is Rs 650. The scarcity of maize is […]
Rabi Crop Sowing Accelerates, Exceeding Last Year’s Coverage.
As of mid-December 2024, Rabi crop sowing has gained momentum, with the total sown area surpassing last year’s figures. According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on December 16,2024., Rabi […]
Rabi Sowing Hits 55,800 Thousand Hectares; Wheat and Chana Lead
As of December 13, 2024, the total area under rabi crop sowing in India has surpassed 55,800 thousand hectares, reflecting the ongoing efforts of Indian farmers to ensure robust agricultural production despite challenges. Pulses: Mixed Trends […]
India’s Record Rice Stocks Boost Exports
India’s rice stocks have reached a record high, totalling 44.1 million metric tonne as of December 1, 2024, which is significantly above the government’s target of 7.6 million tonne. This surplus could increase rice exports, as […]
Government May Extend Duty-Free Yellow Pea Imports to Stabilize Pulses Prices
The Indian government is considering extending the duty-free import of yellow peas until February 2025 to stabilize prices and address shortages of key pulses, including tur (pigeon pea) and chana (chickpea). Currently, duty-free imports of yellow […]
Turkey’s Pulses Trade Data Reveals Strong Imports, Varied Exports
Turkey’s trade in lentils, chickpeas, and field peas demonstrated mixed outcomes in October, with significant import increases and varied export performances, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT). Lentil Imports Soar, Exports Decline Lentil […]
Rising Global Soybean Stocks with Higher Production.
The USDA’s December 2024-25 estimates for the U.S. Soybean market remained unchanged from November, with production, yield, exports, crush, and ending stocks all holding steady. However, the agency revised its average Soybean price forecast downward, reducing […]
Impact of Low Basmati Rice Prices on Indian Farmers and Exporters
Indian Union Home and Cooperation Minister chaired a meeting to discuss the concern of of low market prices for Basmati rice in India. Earlier, Indian government eliminate the Minimum Export Price (MAP) of $950 per tonne […]
Centre Delivers Over 12 Lakh Tonnes of Bharat Pulses to Indian Consumers
In a significant move aimed at stabilizing food prices and ensuring affordable nutrition, the Government of India has reported substantial sales of its Bharat Brand food products. Since the launch of Bharat Dal in July 2023, […]
ISMA pegs India’s 2024-25 sugar production at 33.3 million tonnes
The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has released its first estimate for the 2024-25 season (October-September), the net sugar production is estimated lower at 29.3 million tonnes, from 31.96 million tonnes produced in previous […]
Amid worries over retail inflation, Odisha collaborates with NAFED to reduce potato costs.
In Odisha, although there has been a consistent supply of potatoes from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, retail prices have stayed unregulated. To tackle this issue, the state government has collaborated with the National Agricultural Cooperative […]
Chana 2024-25 acreage up from last year, but down from normal
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reported a significant increase in Chana sowing across India as of December 9, 2024. The sowing area for Chana rose by 7.1%, reaching 8,609 thousand hectares (Ha.), compared to […]
Canada’s Pulses Surge in Production and Exports
Canada’s pulse production is expected to increase significantly in 2024, with dry field peas, lentils, and chickpeas leading the way, according to a Statistics Canada report published on December 5, 2024. This growth is complemented by […]
Australia’s Chickpea Exports Surge in October
Australia’s Chickpea Exports Surge in October: Australia’s chickpea exports experienced a significant boost in October, with shipments reaching 109,622 metric tons (MT), a dramatic rise from the 25,692 MT recorded in September, according to data from […]
India’s winter expected to be warmer, threatening wheat yields
India is likely to see above-average temperatures during the winter season, according to sources. Raising concerns about the yields of crops such as wheat and rapeseed.India is expected to experience above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures from […]
India’s wheat planting up 6.6%.
The agricultural ministry reported on 2nd Dec 2024, that since the start of the sowing season on October 1, Indian farmers had planted 20 million hectares of wheat, an increase of 6.6% from a year earlier. […]