Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Reaches Delhi and Mumbai on the same day, first time since 1961

Concerns about low output behind the uptick; retail prices may remain flat

FCI has procured 700,000 tonnes wheat so far, up from 200,000 tonnes last year

India usually imports high-value milk products but not mass-consumed items

Industry asks government to consider imports as the season of abundant stocks fails this year

With the weather likely to improve in the days to come, the moisture content in wheat is expected to go down, helping the crop fetch a better price

The achievement will be commendable, given that exports of several high-value items, such as wheat and rice, have been banned during the financial year to control inflation

How far and how much with the next round of rains impact the standing crop is under realm of speculation

FSSAI had notified provisions for omission of the term "curd" from the Standards of Fermented Milk Products through a notification on January 11 this year

So far, Rs 99,348.53 crore has been spent on the scheme in FY23, which is against the Revised Estimates of Rs 90,000 crore in FY23. This means Rs 9,000-11,000 crore will be carried forward to the next

FCI says on track to achieve FY24 procurement target; no lifting of export ban

Among other major wheat producers, procurement in Punjab is targeted at 13.2 mt, Haryana at 17.5 mt, and UP at 3.5 mt

In the last assembly polls in MP, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, the incumbent BJP lost power to Congress due to discontent among the farming class that saw consecutive years of low prices

Gap remains despite a hike of up to 10.4% notified by the Centre for the coming financial year

In a Q&A, the president of the firm's crop science division says digital farming will be a key driver of the company's growth in India in the years ahead

The initial deadline for registration was February 28, which was extended till March 5

Data shows that in Feb 2023 while WPI-wheat inflation dropped to 18.54%, CPI-wheat inflation for the same month rose from 25.05% in January 2023 to 25.37% in Feb

Rains and hailstorm may recede from tomorrow, but might reappear from Mar 24 particularly in North

Civil society says getting manual attendance approved by district officers is tedious

The actual impact of the rains on crops such as wheat, mustard, etc will be known after the assessments