The Indian government has more rice and wheat than needed for welfare schemes. These extra stocks are sold to control prices and inflation. Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice are also sold at lower rates. Stock limits are imposed to prevent hoarding
The study, published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, showed that chickpeas and lentils contain more zinc and iron -- key vitamins for better nutrition than oats and wheat
The weighted average selling price of wheat witnessed a positive trend in August, at Rs 2,254.71 per quintal. However, it has recently decreased to Rs 2,163.47 per quintal in the e-auction dated September 20.
New Delhi: The Centre has placed a cap on the export of sugar under the “restricted” category which will be effective from June 1. The latest move comes days after banning the export of wheat in order to control rising inflation and to ensure availability in the domestic market. India’s retail inflation has been above […]
New Delhi: India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices, according to official notification. However, the export shipments for which irrevocable letters of credit (LoC) have been issued on or before the date of this notification will be allowed, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) […]
By Gisèle Yasmeen Nearly one in three people in the world did not have access to enough food in 2020. That’s an increase of almost 320 million people in one year and it’s expected to get worse with rising food prices and the war trapping wheat, barley and corn in Ukraine and Russia. Climate change […]
The technique, which has been patented with the official confirmation reaching Chintala Venkat Reddy on Thursday, ensures the presence of the crucial Vitamin D in rice and wheat.
"In order for us to really use fungi to control agricultural pests in the future, we need to understand the mechanisms and processes behind their activity. So, it's very exciting that we have managed to advance a step closer", said researcher
Cabinet approved a modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country for producing first-generation ethanol from feed stocks such as cereals
