Fri, Jan 25, 2019
"Wheat production is estimated to cross 100 million tonne based on the feedback we are getting from state governments, said Agriculture Commissioner S K Malhotra.
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Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Weak monsoon in September and October coupled with a delay in northeast monsoon has led to a fall in rabi sowing this year, a Crisil report said. Lower cash in the hands of farmers has also impacted rabi sowing this year.
Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Sowing of winter (rabi) crops has begun and the coverage of oilseeds has gone up 70 per cent to 14.61 lakh hectare so far over the year-ago period, according to government data.
Wed, Nov 29, 2017
India`s production of wheat and pulses is expected to jump in 2018 as a hike in the government`s assured purchase prices and ample rainfall have prompted farmers to plant more of the winter crops, industry officials told Reuters.
Tue, Mar 07, 2017
Nearly 15 years ago a pack of Lay's would get you 50 grams potato chips in it. With rising prices and other factors, PepsiCo kept the price of the pack constant at Rs 10 but the quantity of potato chips in it fell. Today, a Rs 10 pack of Lay's has 35 grams of potato chips in it.
Fri, Dec 23, 2016
Sowing of wheat grew by 7.42% at 278.62 lakh hectares, while pulses (138.25 lakh hectare) and oilseeds (78.08 lakh hectares) recorded growth of 9.95% and 11.35% respectively.
Thu, Dec 08, 2016
India has scrapped its 10% import duty on wheat, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told parliament on Thursday, amid fears of a shortage of the staple after droughts in 2014 and 2015 depleted stocks.
Fri, Sep 02, 2016
Wheat traders and industry representatives in India expect the country to step up international purchases significantly over the coming months, providing a potential boost to global prices languishing near 10 year lows.
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