The government on Friday said wheat production loss due to recent inclement weather is likely to be in the range of 1-2 million tonnes but overall production will reach a record 112.2 million tonne in the current year on higher acreage and yield. The government’s wheat procurement at minimum support price (MSP) is underway and … Read more
Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra on Thursday said the government does not expect any shortfall in wheat production. On reports of wheat crop loss in some states due to bad weather, Sanjeev Chopra said the country would “probably end up with the same figure of 112 million tonnes of production or in the worst case … Read more
If the prevailing high temperatures continue through March, the rabi wheat crop will be impacted and yields would at best be on a par — or marginally lesser — than last year’s low, said CRISIL MI&A Research in an impact note issued today. “In Uttar Pradesh, which accounts for about 30% of India’s wheat production, … Read more
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an advisory to farmers on Tuesday, cautioning them about the impact of higher than usual day temperature. “The higher day temperature might lead to an adverse effect on wheat as wheat crop is approaching reproductive growth period, which is sensitive to temperature,” the IMD said in a statement. “High … Read more