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High temperature unlikely to damage wheat crops, says Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra

March 3, 2023March 4, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra asserted that wheat crops are unlikely to get damaged although temperatures are little bit on higher side and exuded confidence of achieving a record output of 112 million tonne in this crop year ending June. The Secretary said the ban on wheat exports would continue, boosting the availability of […]

Govt. to offload additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to cut prices

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Representational file image. | Photo Credit: PTI The Centre on February 21 announced it will offload an additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in the open market to bring down the prices of wheat and wheat flour. On January 25, the Centre had announced sale of 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in the open […]

India said to offer wheat to flour millers, biscuit makers to tame prices

December 19, 2022December 20, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Image for representation purpose only. India is set to offer 2 to 3 million tonnes of wheat to bulk consumers such as flour millers and biscuit makers as part of efforts to cool record-high prices, two government sources said, even as State reserves have dropped to the lowest in six years. Wheat prices have […]

Wheat sown in 54,000 hectare, mustard in 18.99 lakh hectare so far: Govt data

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Sowing is expected to pick up in the coming weeks once the land gets cleared after harvesting the Kharif crops. Sowing is expected to pick up in the coming weeks once the land gets cleared after harvesting the Kharif crops. Wheat has been sown in 54,000 hectare so far in the ongoing rabi (winter) […]

Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa’s food security

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Plant scientist Felicity Hayes checks on her crops inside one of eight tiny domed greenhouses set against the Welsh hills. The potted pigeon pea and papaya planted in spring are leafy and green, soon to bear fruit. In a neighbouring greenhouse, those same plants look sickly and stunted. The pigeon pea is an aged […]

India limits wheat flour export to curb price rise

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The Central government has decided to restrict the export of wheat flour in order to curb the rising prices of the commodity and ensure food security of the most vulnerable sections of the society. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on […]

Kerala seeks ragi instead of wheat from Centre

July 30, 2022July 30, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The demand follows studies which recommended millets and pulses for anaemia-hit districts such as Wayanad, Palakkad and Idukki The demand follows studies which recommended millets and pulses for anaemia-hit districts such as Wayanad, Palakkad and Idukki The Kerala government has sought Central assistance to distribute ragi powder and chickpea instead of wheat atta in […]