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Murdoch University hosted the five-day event, featuring 58 speakers, 35 panellists, 134 workshop presenters, and over 380 poster presentations from experts in the global wheat community
Experts focus on climate adaptation at the International Wheat Congress 2024 Read More
The project aims to provide growers with access to high-performing wheat cultivars that maximise yield and grain quality while minimising environmental impact, said Prof Rajeev Varshney
Murdoch University researchers lead to advance wheat nitrogen use efficiency Read More
Rice procurement is also progressing smoothly. 728.42 LMT paddy equivalent to 489.15 LMT of rice has been so far procured directly from 98.26 lakh farmers during Kharif Marketing Season 2023-24
Wheat procurement surpasses last year’s total procurement figures Read More
Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, is maintaining a close watch over the stock position of wheat and rice to control prices and ensure easy availability in the country
Government orders mandatory declaration of stock position of wheat Read More
A quantity of 2 LMT of wheat from 500 depots and 4.89 LMT rice from 337 depots were offered from across the country in the 11th e-auction of 2023-24 was held on September 6, 2023
Centre sells 1.66 LMT wheat and 0.17 LMT rice through e-auction under Open Market Sale Scheme (D) Read More
Wheat prices in Delhi would rally further towards Rs.2,700 to Rs.2,800 per quintal by the next quarter, prices may rally above Rs.3,000 per quintal if the El Niño condition worsens by the next rabi sowing season, Indrajit Paul, an agri commodities expert writes…
Wheat prices to rally further in this season in India Read More
According to the government, about 21.27 lakh farmers have participated in the ongoing wheat procurement operations with a minimum support price outflow of about Rs.47,000 crores
Wheat procurement crosses 260 LMT mark in Rabi Marketing Season 2023-24 to date Read More
FCI and state procurement agencies have so far procured wheat from about 2 million farmers with payment of more than Rs. 47,000 crores at MSP, directly credited to their bank accounts
FCI and other government agencies make 25.2 million tonnes of wheat procurement by May, 9 Read More
In view of better than expected wheat production, estimates and government’s assurance to support farmers, FCI is well-poised to procure 342 lakh metric tonnes of wheat in this year
Wheat procurement is expected to be 34.2 MMT in 2023 season: FCI CMD Read More
Open sale of wheat through e-auction shall take place every Wednesday till 15th March 2023 in an effort to augment wheat availability and safeguard the interests of consumers
Food Corporation of India sells 18.05 LMT wheat in the open market in 3 e-auctions Read More