India is a major producer of wheat, ranking second in the world. Since 2000, there has been a 17% increase in the area of land used for wheat cultivation, resulting in a 40% increase in wheat production. This growth is mostly seen in the central semi-arid regions, known as the traditional wheat bowl of the … Read more
Rising global temperatures are leading to shifts in seasons and an increase in extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, which pose a significant threat to harvests and food supplies. A recent study conducted by a researcher from Tufts University‘s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy has highlighted the escalating likelihood of … Read more
The UAE Ministry of Economy has ordered the suspension of exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating in India for a period of four months, state news agency WAM said on Wednesday. The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy explained that this decision comes in view of international events that have affected trade … Read more
The Indian government has asked the Turkish authorities to provide details on Turkey’s rejection of Indian wheat due to quality. India has exported this wheat through ITC. Following the return of the Turkish consignment of wheat, the private company ITC said it had all the necessary permits to export 60,000 tonnes of wheat. phytosanitary problem … Read more
India’s wheat output is likely to fall three per cent to 106 million tonnes this year compared to the output of 109 million tonnes last year. The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare published the third advance estimate of the production of major agricultural crops for the year 2021-22. The country’s foodgrain production is … Read more
Wheat is a staple food. It is consumed by the rich as well as the poor. Wheat is a Rabi crop in India which is sown in November-December and harvested around April. Wheat is grown in a variety of soils in India. For the past few months, people are facing challenges due to the high … Read more
After India’s ban on the export of wheat, its prices have increased in the international market. The price of wheat sold in the international market has increased by 5.9% in Chicago. Due to the heatwave in India, the wheat crop was affected and prices increased, after which its export has been banned. This year, the … Read more
The Government of India late on Friday evening decided to stop the export of wheat to India and neighbouring countries citing food security. However, India says that if a decision is taken at the government level, it will export to needy countries. Wheat export ban According to the report in The Economic Times, the government … Read more
India has banned the export of wheat with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices. However, export shipments for which irrevocable letters of credit (LOCs) have been issued on or before the date of this notification will be allowed, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification on … Read more
New Delhi: The heatwave is extremely intensifying this summer. In India, the highest temperature of a city such as Rajgarh has exceeded 46.5 degrees celcius while other parts of the nation are also exceeding 40 to 45 degrees celcius leading to a gigantic fire in the wheat farms. This record-breaking heatwave has caused concern for … Read more
