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 […]
Vietnam’s Rice Export Prices Drop to lowest in the year
Rice export prices from Vietnam fell to their lowest level in over a year due to concerns regarding Indonesia’s potential no rice imports in 2025. Specifically, Vietnam’s 5 percent broken rice prices decreased to $515-$520 per […]
India’s wheat acreage lags by 15% as rabi sowing accelerates.
As of November 8, wheat sowing in India, a key rabi season crop, is 15.5% lower at 4.13 million hectares compared to 4.88 million tonnes in the previous year. With the government targeting 114 – […]
Limited Wheat Stocks, Prices Firm
As of 1st November, the current stock position for wheat stands at 22.3 million tonnes, slightly higher than last year’s level of 21.9 Mln.tonnes but falling below 33 Mln tonnes and 33 Mln tonnes the 5-year […]
Indian Maize Imports around 0.8 Mln tonnes on High Demand
According to Trade Sources data, India imported a total of 0.8 million tonnes of maize between February to October 2024, primarily from Ukraine and Myanmar. The highest volume of imports was recorded in June 2024, with […]
Bharat Brand Essential Commodities
The Indian government solved worries about food security and inflation by launching the “Bharat Atta, Chana dal, Moong daal, and Bharat Rice initiatives” to deliver necessary food grains at more reasonable costs. In order to give […]
Thailand Faces Stiffer Rice Export Competition as India Lifts Export Ban
Thailand’s rice export industry is bracing for increased competition following India’s decision to lift its export restrictions and taxes on rice, effective September 28, 2024. This move allows India to resume unlimited rice exports, positioning it […]
Record Kharif Rice 2024 Production Estimated around 120 Mln tonnes
According to the Ministry of Agriculture India’s first advance estimate, Kharif rice production for 2024-25 season estimated at record 119.93 million tonnes, up by 5.89% from Kharif rice produced in last year. The higher planted acreage […]
Rice, wheat flour, lentil now at subsidized price in Bangalore.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) has organized the sale of essential Commodities at 112 locations around the Bangalore city There is some […]