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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]