Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) plans to set up 118 wheat procurement centres.
Wheat rises on increased offtake by flour mills.
Wheat rises on increased offtake by flour mills.
Uttar Pradesh sets 2018-19 wheat procurement target at 5 MMT.
Uttar Pradesh sets 2018-19 wheat procurement target at 5 MMT.
Russian wheat exports up 39% on year so far to 24.5 MMT.
Russian wheat exports up 39% on year so far to 24.5 MMT.
Critical time for U.S. wheat as drought threatens.
Critical time for U.S. wheat as drought threatens.
Egypt to set local buying price for wheat in March.
Egypt to set local buying price for wheat in March.
Kenyans import $ 31.2 mln maize from the region to meet demand.
Kenyans import $ 31.2 mln maize from the region to meet demand.
Bangladesh scraps Thailand rice deal.
Bangladesh scraps Thailand rice deal.
Mustard seed prices up in Jaipur on higher demand
Prices of mustard seed rose in Jaipur because of higher demand for the oilseed from millers. Arrivals of mustard seed in Rajasthan were estimated at 50,000 bags.Moisture content in mustard seed in Alwar is high at 20% and arrivals are likely to increase after Holi
Govt starts implementing ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ project
Government has started a national-level project titled ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ to protect farmers from weather vagaries and increase crop yield as well.The Economic Survey for 2017-18 (Apr-Mar) had suggested ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ to adopt crops that suit environment of a region and also give more yield while consuming lesser water
Kota coriander up on improved demand, low arrivals
Prices of coriander rose in Kota due to improved demand amid lower arrivals.Arrivals of coriander in Rajasthan were pegged at 8,000 bags (1 = 40 kg),down 2,000 bags.However, a likely increase in supply of coriander ahead of the peak harvest season may keep prices under pressure in the near term
Farm secy says India 2017-18 wheat output seen around 98 MMT.
Farm secy says India 2017-18 wheat output seen around 98 MMT.
Farm ministry to meet CMs, NITI Aayog to ensure farmers get MSP.
Farm ministry to meet CMs, NITI Aayog to ensure farmers get MSP.
Iran in talks with Russia to import wheat to ship as flour.
Iran in talks with Russia to import wheat to ship as flour.
India soybean up 2% on likely hike in oilcake export sops.
India soybean up 2% on likely hike in oilcake export sops.
India palm oil imports surge 36.2% in January.
India palm oil imports surge 36.2% in January.
Indonesia eyes lax palm oil rules in EU trade deal.
Indonesia eyes lax palm oil rules in EU trade deal.
ADM, Syngenta settle lawsuit over biotech corn exports to China.
ADM, Syngenta settle lawsuit over biotech corn exports to China.
US set to lose top spot as global corn exporter to Brazil.
US set to lose top spot as global corn exporter to Brazil.
USDA official vows to fight Brazil’s 20% tariff on US ethanol.
USDA official vows to fight Brazil’s 20% tariff on US ethanol.