Paddy prices in Tamil Nadu have decreased by Rs 320 to Rs 480 for a 100 kg bag due to an expected bumper harvest this year. Retail prices for fine rice, currently ranging from Rs 60 […]
Wheat Procurement Target Set at 30 MT for 2025-26
For the 2025–2026 rabi marketing season, the government has set a watchful target of 30 million tons for wheat procurement, according to sources. Despite the Agriculture Ministry’s goal of producing a record 115 million tons of […]
Government Sets Fixed Price for FCI Rice Sales to Ethanol Distilleries, Boosting Biofuel Production
In a significant move for the biofuel sector, the Indian government has allowed ethanol distilleries to purchase rice from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) at a fixed price of Rs 2,800 per quintal under the […]
Cabinet Approves Export of 1 Mln Tonnes of Rice to Indonesia
The Indian government has approved the export of 1 million tonne of non-basmati rice to Indonesia, a decision made in the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting on January 1, 2025. Under this arrangement, the […]
Rising ethanol demand drives up maize prices, impacting poultry feed costs: Poultry India
According to sources from the Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers Association, the poultry sector in India is dealing with several issues, such as rising feed prices and complicated regulations. Poultry mostly eat maize, although costs have gone […]
Uttar Pradesh: Wheat Purchase Preparations Initiated Early for 2024-25 Amid Ongoing Rice Procurement.
The State government has begun preparing for the purchase of wheat in January, while the last step of the 2024–25 paddy procurement procedure is underway. By January 15th, they are expected to choose and finalize the […]
Indian wheat sowing Progress
The total area under Rabi crop cultivation has surpassed 614 lakh hectares as of December 30, 2024.The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reported that wheat cultivation during the ongoing Rabi season has risen notably, with […]
Govt Plans to Cut FCI Rice Sale Price Amid Surplus Stock to Boost Ethanol Production
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Punjab procures 172 LMT paddy, 169 LMT lifted
The procurement of paddy in Punjab for the Kharif Marketing Season 2024-25 reflects a robust agricultural support system aimed at ensuring fair compensation for farmers. With around 172 lakh metric tonne (LMT) procured, the majority of […]
Govt to e-auction 2.5 million tonnes wheat to stabilize open market prices
The Open Market Sales Scheme (Domestic) (OMSS-D) 2024 will see the government to sell 2.5 million tonnes of wheat to control open market wheat prices. According to a government release on November 28, 2024, the Food […]
Indian Rice Farmers Struggle with Profitability
Indian farmers are facing challenges to profitability as the costs of farming inputs have risen by 6.1%, which is higher than the 5.36% increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy, set at ₹2,300 per […]
87% of Wheat Sowing Target Achieved in Punjab for 2024-25 Season
Punjab has achieved 87% of the planned 34.5-35 lakh hectares of wheat sowing for the 2024-25 Rabi season, covering 30.24 lakh hectares by November 25. This progress is slightly behind 2023 when the state had reached […]
Bangladesh’s Rice Strategy Amid Market Volatility
In a calculated move to stabilize domestic rice markets and mitigate the risks of international price surges, the Bangladeshi government has decided to import an additional 50,000 tonnes of rice from India. This measure aligns with […]