Egypt, the world’s largest wheat importer, has so far bought 1.4 million tonnes of the grain from farmers in its harvest, procuring more than a third of its target in the first two weeks. The government is looking to buy about 4 million tonnes of wheat from farmers this harvest, which ends in July. Egypt expects to buy an additional 7 million tonnes of the grain from abroad during the 2018-19 financial year that begins in July. It uses the wheat to supply a sprawling bread subsidy system relied on by tens of millions of people.
Wheat procurement in Haryana crosses 7.9 MMT.
Wheat procurement in Haryana crosses 7.9 MMT.
Punjab govt to compensate for damage to wheat on 793 acres.
Punjab govt to compensate for damage to wheat on 793 acres.
Pakistan cleared 500,000 tonne subsidised wheat export quota.
Pakistan cleared 500,000 tonne subsidised wheat export quota.
Madhya Pradesh may miss its wheat buy aim, can end near 7 MMT.
Madhya Pradesh may miss its wheat buy aim, can end near 7 MMT.
CBOT wheat up over 1% on crop damage concerns in US.
CBOT wheat up over 1% on crop damage concerns in US.
IGC lowers India 2018-19 wheat output estimate by 2 MMT to 92 MMT.
IGC lowers India 2018-19 wheat output estimate by 2 MMT to 92 MMT.
Russia’s winter wheat growth delayed.
Russia’s winter wheat growth delayed.
Wheat procurement in Haryana surpasses last year’s level.
Wheat procurement in Haryana surpasses last year’s level.
Canadian wheat acreage to increase 13% in 2018, beating expectations.
Canadian wheat acreage to increase 13% in 2018, beating expectations.
Russian wheat production to fall 13% to 74 million mt in 2018/19.
Russian wheat production to fall 13% to 74 million mt in 2018/19.
CBOT wheat rises as IGC cuts global output view.
CBOT wheat rises as IGC cuts global output view.
Over 9 MMT of wheat procured in Punjab, says official.
Over 9 MMT of wheat procured in Punjab, says official.
Russia’s wheat crop struggles with spring.
Russia’s wheat crop struggles with spring.
Kazakhstan wheat bran exports grew by 16%.
Kazakhstan wheat bran exports grew by 16%.
Africa snaps up Canadian wheat.
Africa snaps up Canadian wheat.
Return to normal as Black Sea new crop corn and wheat prices meet
Return to normal as Black Sea new crop corn and wheat prices meet
Ludhiana wheat piles up in mandis due to slow lifting.
Ludhiana wheat piles up in mandis due to slow lifting.
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Russian wheat conquered the market of Vietnam.
Russian wheat conquered the market of Vietnam.