Lentil 2025–26 at Weather Risk

The 2025–26 global red lentil supply outlook remains balanced but weather-dependent. Australia may produce 1.5–1.69 mln tonnes, with potential exports of 1.5–1.6 mln t, though rainfall during July–August is critical. Canada’s output is forecast lower at […]

Wheat Procurement Progress Report – As of April 11, 2025

Wheat procurement for the current season commenced earlier than usual in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The total national procurement target for the year has been set at 31.2 million tonnes, with state-wise targets […]

India Faces Warmer February and Dry Spell

Warmer February, Dry Spell Raise Concerns for Indian Farmers IMD Warns of Higher Temperatures, 72% Rainfall Deficiency in January Adds to Woes With February set to bring above-normal temperatures across India, concerns are mounting over the […]

India’s Rabi Pulses Sowing Rises by 1.7% in 2024-25

India’s Rabi pulses sowing as of 20 January, 2025 has recorded a modest increase of 1.7% in the 2024-25 season, reaching 14,169 thousand hectares, compared to 13,929 thousand ha in the 2023-24 season. The increase highlights […]

India sugar production and recovery rate declines : NFCSF

According to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited (NFCSF), India’s sugar production has reached 13.5 million tones till January 15, which was 15.1 Million tones (MT) during the same period last year. The lower […]

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 […]