Government has procured 3.9 million tonnes wheat so far in the current marketing year that ends in March, up 7.4% from purchases made in the same period a year ago. The procurement is highest in Madhya Pradesh, where the government has purchased 2.08 million tonne wheat so far, against 2.0 million tonnes procured. The Madhya Pradesh government is targeting purchase of 8.5 million tonnes wheat this year. against 4.0 million tonnes in the last financial year. In Uttar Pradesh, the government has bought 11,883 tonnes wheat. marginally up from 11,568 tonnes a year ago. The Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of procuring 8 million tonnes wheat this year, way above the central government’s target of 3 million tonnes. 1.5 million tonnes wheat has been procured in Haryana and 259,923 tonnes in Punjab, The Centre has set a target of 7.5 million tonnes and 11.5 million tonnes for Haryana and Punjab, respectively. the government has set the wheat procurement target for this marketing season at 33 million tonnes up from 22.9 million tonnes.
High supply weighs on wheat prices in Delhi, Indore.
Wheat prices in the benchmark Indore market in Madhya Pradesh and the key Delhi market fell due to high availability of the grain. wheat was quoted down 10 rupees, while in Delhi, it was sold at, down from 1,755 rupees on the previous close. Around 500,000 bags (1bag=100kg) of wheat were brought in Madhya Pradesh today, up from 350,000 bag. In Delhi, 15,000 bags arrived, mainly from Uttar Pradesh, higher than 13,000-14,000 bags on previous close.
India Grain: Wheat falls as supply likely to rise further.
Indore market in Madhya Pradesh, the grain was sold down 10 rupees from previous close, and in Delhi, the grain was down 25 rupees, 500,000 bags (1bag=100 kg) of wheat were brought in Madhya Pradesh today, up from 350,000 bags on previous close.
Barley prices rise in Jaipur on bargain buying.
Prices of barley rose in Jaipur because of bargain buying by stockists and feed sector after prices hit a three-week low of 1,390 rupees per 100 kg,. The grain traded up 20 rupees from previous close. In the key market of Jaipur, Lower arrivals along with a rise in demand from the malt industry also supported prices. Arrivals of the new crop were pegged at 90,000 bags (1bag=85 kg), compared with 100,000 bags on previous close.
Flour millers demand rebate on wheat export in Pakistan.
Flour millers demand rebate on wheat export in Pakistan.
High supplies drag wheat prices in spot markets.
Prices of wheat fell in major wholesale markets of the country due to high availability of the grain in spot markets and on anticipation of higher arrivals in the coming days. Arrivals in Punjab begin nearly 7-10 days ago and about 1,000 tonne of the grain arrive daily in Amritsar. Arrivals may rise to 2,000-2,500 tonne in the coming days.
Wheat procurement begins in Faridkot.
Wheat procurement begins in Faridkot.
USDA raises 2017 wheat carryover 3% from March.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its April 11 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report raised its forecast for 2017 U.S. Wheat carryover by 3% from its March forecast to near a 30-year high. The USDA also raised its soybean carryover forecast by 2% from March but left corn carryover unchanged. USDA forecast the carryover of wheat on June1, 2017, at 1.159 billion bushels, up 30 million bushels from 1.129 billion bushels forecast last month and up 183 million bushels, or 19%, from 976 million bushels in 2016. USDA forecast was above the average but within the range of pre-report trade expectations.
Australian farmers commit to wheat despite price slump, threat of dry weather.
Australian farmers commit to wheat despite price slump, threat of dry weather.
Turkish wheat stocks plummet, amid economic uncertainty.
Turkish wheat stocks are growing extremely tight due to economic uncertainty and a ban on Russian imports. US officials warned, with supplies implied to fall to less than two weeks of demand by the end of next season. The bureau cut its ideas of 2016-17 imports by 800,000 tonnes, to 4.0m tonnes and imports are seen rising to 4.5 million tonnes in 2017-18 due to ongoing demand for high quality wheat from flour and pasta exporters. By the end of 2017-18, stocks are seen falling to just 648,000 tonnes and assuming the uncertain economic environment continues to discourage stocking. The bureau forecast implies a stock to use ratio at an eye-wateringly tight 3.7%, enough for less than two weeks of consumption.
Dairy body to buy 3,000 tonnes de-oiled rice bran.
Dairy body to buy 3,000 tonnes de-oiled rice bran.
Wheat procurement begins in Faridkot.
Deputy Commissioner, Rajiv Prashar said, to buy 4.65 lakh metric tonnes of wheat this year against the last year 4.49 lakh metric tonnes and also pay money to the farmers within 48 hours after procuring their wheat. All arrangements, including water facility and public toilets, etc have been made. Ensuring that lifting of the crop within 72 hours after its arrival in the market. The procurement will conclude on April 30. Prashar requested farmers not to rush their crop to the grain market before properly drying it. Wheat can be procured only at the permissible moisture limit of 12%. A total of six agencies including Pungrain (Punjab Grains Procurement Corporation), PUNSUP (Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation), Markfed, Agro, Warehouse and FCI (Food Corporation of India) are purchasing the wheat crop here. A total of 68 purchase centres have been opened in the district, including 31 in Faridkot city, 16 in Kotkapura, and 21 in Jaitu.
Rice prices to rise if imports stopped in Manila (Philippine).
Rice prices to rise if imports stopped in Manila (Philippine).
Australian farmers commit to wheat despite price slump, threat of dry weather.
Australian farmers maintain wheat acreage during the 2017-18 season at a near three-year high and rejecting incentives to plant alternative crops amid low prices and unfavourable weather forecasts. Estimates wheat acreage for the coming season at 13.4 million hectares (33.1 million acres), down just one percent from the 2016-17 season.
Rice prices soar amid flash floods Sylhet (Bangladesh).
Rice prices soar amid flash floods Sylhet (Bangladesh).
Dairy body to buy 3,000 tonnes de-oiled rice bran.
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India buy 3,000 tonnes of de-oiled rice bran through a reverse electronic auction. The commodity, used as cattle feed, bought on behalf of Karnataka Milk Federation. The federation has nearly 200 dairy cooperatives as its members, has developed an online trading platform to purchase feed stock and sell dairy Products.
Barley prices in Jaipur at 3-week low on muted demand.
Barley prices in Jaipur at 3-week low on muted demand.
Rice prices to rise if imports stopped in Manila (Philippine).
Rice prices go up if government bans imports of the staple grain. Stopping all rice importation is a dangerous policy that lead to significant shortages and increased rice prices. And it needed to buy 490,800 tons of rice to boost its stockpiles that have fallen below the required level ahead of the July to September lean harvest season.
Barley exports from Russia down 42%.
Barley exports from Russia down 42%.
Rice prices soar amid flash floods Sylhet (Bangladesh).
Flash floods in the greater Sylhet region have taken its toll on farmers and created a shortage of paddy for small to medium-sized rice mills. The Haor areas in northern Sylhet account for nearly 10% of the total cultivation area of about 4.8 million hectares this year and the flooding has adversely affected about 140,000 hectares. The mills usually stock up near the end of the season, which is not happening this season due to unexpected floods and only the big millers are well stocked with paddy. It all boils down to is a rise in retail prices of coarse rise in Dhaka by nearly 6.5% over a week and there is upward price rise of such rice in other parts of the country.