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Wheat
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Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Markets, IndiaIndia to export 3.5-4 million tonnes of wheat to neighbouring countriesIndia could export 3.5 to 4 million tonnes of wheat by March, up from 0.18 million tonnes the previous year, as weaker crops in Russia and Ukraine open up markets.
- Markets, United KingdomWeekly grain roundup: barley markets firm on malting premiums, oilseed rape weakens on Canadian competitionIn the week to 22 November 2025, UK feed barley firmed £3 to 5 a tonne on strong malting premiums, while oilseed rape fell £8 to £385 a tonne under pressure from Canadian canola.
- Soil, water & climate, PunjabAdditional irrigation needed as rising temperatures threaten wheat in PunjabPunjab's agriculture department has asked PSPCL to supply eight hours of power a day to farm tubewells until March 31, as high temperatures threaten to cut wheat yields by 3 to 5%.
- Markets, GlobalTop 8 wheat producing countriesReviews the 2020/21 wheat season in the eight largest producing countries, from China, India and Russia to Ukraine, using USDA forecasts of output, yields and exports.
- Soil, water & climate, HaryanaRain and hailstorm destroyed crops on an area of 35K hectares in Jhajjar districtRain and hail destroyed standing wheat and mustard in 130 villages of Jhajjar district, with the agriculture department assessing losses on 35,904 hectares.
- Markets, IndiaAfter a good harvest season, foodgrain prices seen falling by 10-15%Industry expects prices of pulses, grains and edible oils to fall by 10 to 15% after a good harvest, as retail food inflation eased to 9.43% in November.
- Markets, IndiaShift in the cropping patternIndia's cropping pattern has shifted with prices and technology, with the food to non-food crop area ratio moving from 74:26 in 1950-51 to 73:27 in 2013-14.
- Policy & trade, PunjabAnnouncement of subsidy on wheat seeds brings smiles and happiness to the homes of farmersPunjab has approved a 2020-21 wheat seed subsidy giving farmers certified seed at half cost for up to 5 acres, with the payment credited to their bank accounts.
- Inputs & crop science, IndiaWheat breeds: the diversity and excellence of India’s exceptional varietiesIndia's wheat varieties, from Sonalika and HD 2967 to Lok 1 and Raj 3765, have been bred for yield, disease resistance, drought and heat tolerance, and grain quality.
- Markets, IndiaThe sowing of rabi crops touched a new record of 67.5 million hectaresRabi sowing in India reached a record 67.5 million hectares, with wheat and mustard at record acreage and reservoirs holding 22% more water than the 10-year average.