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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cooling Temp & Cyclones may Impact Rabi Sowing
Changing weather patterns, including cooling temperatures and potential cyclonic activity, are influencing rabi crop sowing across India. Farmers are responding to the shifting conditions, balancing the benefits of increased moisture with the risks posed by dense […]
USDA’s Nov WASDE Report: Record Soybean Output, Lower Stocks and Tighten Supply.
According to the USDA’s WASDE November report, Global soybean production forecast is reduced by 3.5 million tonne to 425.4 million tonne, primarily due to a 3.3 million tonne cut in U.S. output, now estimated at 121.4 […]
Canada’s Yellow Pea Exports to India at Risk as Tariff Exemption Ends
Canada has regained its position as the top supplier of yellow peas to India, with exports surging to 619,067 tonnes in September 2024, up from just 16,524 tonnes in August. India now accounts for over half […]
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 […]
ISMA predicts Indian Sugar production at 33.3 Million tonnes
According to the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) first advance estimates the Indian total sugar production for the 2024-25 (October-September) at 33.3 Mln tonnes (before diversion), inclined with its preliminary estimates in July month. […]
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 […]
India Set for Record Kharif Crop Production in 2024-25: First Advance Estimates
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released the First Advance Estimates for the 2024-25 Kharif crop season, forecasting a record food grain production of 164.70 million tonnes (MT). This marks an increase of 8.93 […]
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 […]
Sunflower Acreage Decline in USA
According to USDA, U.S. sunflower acreage has decreased this year in comparison with last year. The decline occurred in the Oil type sunflower variety, which accounts for 90% of overall sunflower acreage but only 83% this […]
Cyclone Dana Update: Disruptions to Flight and Train Services as IMD Issues Red Alert
Cyclone Dana has formed over the Bay of Bengal, intensifying from a deep depression and now moving towards the coastline of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone is projected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park […]
Bharat Brand set to expand with new launches- Chana Whole and Bharat Masoor Dal
The Bharat Brand, a government initiative designed to provide essential goods at subsidized prices to support consumer and to keep retail price in check, is set to expand its offerings in Phase 2. In Phase 1, […]
Australian pulses racing towards a strong harvest
Australian pulse production is on track to reach record levels this season, driven by robust international demand, particularly from India, a key consumer of chickpeas and lentils, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank. The 2024/25 pulse harvest—including […]
Union Cabinet Increases MSP for Rabi Crops 2025-26: Wheat, Mustard and Chana.
The Union Cabinet has approved new Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi crops for the upcoming marketing season 2025-26, with wheat MSP increasing by Rs 150 per quintal to Rs 2,425; mustard MSP increased by Rs […]