Rising exports, low procurement and a drop in wheat yield: Is India headed for a wheat shortage?
Rising exports, low procurement and a drop in wheat yield: Is India headed for a wheat shortage?

By Sarah Khan

India's wheat exports are at an all-time high due to the Ukraine-Russia war. Because of rising global demand, farmers in the country are getting higher prices for their wheat, which is mostly being sold in the open market. Wheat procurement by sarkari mandis is low. Also, the heatwave has led to a drop in wheat yields this year. Is there an impending wheat crisis in the country? Gaon Connection finds out.

India's wheat exports are at an all-time high due to the Ukraine-Russia war. Because of rising global demand, farmers in the country are getting higher prices for their wheat, which is mostly being sold in the open market. Wheat procurement by sarkari mandis is low. Also, the heatwave has led to a drop in wheat yields this year. Is there an impending wheat crisis in the country? Gaon Connection finds out.

Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district
Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district

By Amarpal Singh Verma

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district
Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district

By Gaon Connection

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

Same story, different year: High February temperatures haunt wheat farmers for 2nd consecutive year
Same story, different year: High February temperatures haunt wheat farmers for 2nd consecutive year

By गाँव कनेक्शन

For farmers who have sown wheat across India’s northern plains, this year’s unusually high temperatures in February are a haunting reminder of last year’s damage to their crops. Similar heat waves last year had compromised India’s wheat production by 2.75 million tonnes or 2.5 per cent of the total output during 2020-21.

For farmers who have sown wheat across India’s northern plains, this year’s unusually high temperatures in February are a haunting reminder of last year’s damage to their crops. Similar heat waves last year had compromised India’s wheat production by 2.75 million tonnes or 2.5 per cent of the total output during 2020-21.

Same story, different year: High February temperatures haunt wheat farmers for 2nd consecutive year
Same story, different year: High February temperatures haunt wheat farmers for 2nd consecutive year

By Gaon Connection

For farmers who have sown wheat across India’s northern plains, this year’s unusually high temperatures in February are a haunting reminder of last year’s damage to their crops. Similar heat waves last year had compromised India’s wheat production by 2.75 million tonnes or 2.5 per cent of the total output during 2020-21.

For farmers who have sown wheat across India’s northern plains, this year’s unusually high temperatures in February are a haunting reminder of last year’s damage to their crops. Similar heat waves last year had compromised India’s wheat production by 2.75 million tonnes or 2.5 per cent of the total output during 2020-21.

Uttar Pradesh: Mustard farmers feel the sting as early heatwaves likely to affect crop yield
Uttar Pradesh: Mustard farmers feel the sting as early heatwaves likely to affect crop yield

By Manish Dubey

Unseasonal rains during the flowering of the mustard plants followed by early heatwaves have affected mustard cultivation. Farmers are complaining of wilting crops and poor quality mustard seeds, which will cause yield decline. A ground report from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Unseasonal rains during the flowering of the mustard plants followed by early heatwaves have affected mustard cultivation. Farmers are complaining of wilting crops and poor quality mustard seeds, which will cause yield decline. A ground report from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh: Mustard farmers feel the sting as early heatwaves likely to affect crop yield
Uttar Pradesh: Mustard farmers feel the sting as early heatwaves likely to affect crop yield

By Gaon Connection

Unseasonal rains during the flowering of the mustard plants followed by early heatwaves have affected mustard cultivation. Farmers are complaining of wilting crops and poor quality mustard seeds, which will cause yield decline. A ground report from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Unseasonal rains during the flowering of the mustard plants followed by early heatwaves have affected mustard cultivation. Farmers are complaining of wilting crops and poor quality mustard seeds, which will cause yield decline. A ground report from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

India prohibits wheat exports: Is it too little, too late?
India prohibits wheat exports: Is it too little, too late?

By Sarah Khan

On May 13, the Commerce Ministry prohibited the export of wheat by private traders and limited it to government-to-government channels. The order has left farmers high and dry, and there are fears of hoarding and blackmarketing. Gaon Connection spoke with farmers, traders and agri sector experts to understand the impact of the recent notification.

On May 13, the Commerce Ministry prohibited the export of wheat by private traders and limited it to government-to-government channels. The order has left farmers high and dry, and there are fears of hoarding and blackmarketing. Gaon Connection spoke with farmers, traders and agri sector experts to understand the impact of the recent notification.

A farmer in Madhya Pradesh gives up grain cultivation in order to grow oranges and now reaps better profits
A farmer in Madhya Pradesh gives up grain cultivation in order to grow oranges and now reaps better profits

By Sachin Tulsa tripathi

The Happy Seeder option will eliminate air pollution by crop burning: Study
The Happy Seeder option will eliminate air pollution by crop burning: Study

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Researchers have concluded that direct seeding of wheat into unploughed soil and with rice residues left behind is the best option to deal with crop residue burning problem. The study found that the 'Happy Seeder' based systems are on average 20% more profitable than the most common 'burnt' systems and almost 10% more than the most profitable burning options

Researchers have concluded that direct seeding of wheat into unploughed soil and with rice residues left behind is the best option to deal with crop residue burning problem. The study found that the 'Happy Seeder' based systems are on average 20% more profitable than the most common 'burnt' systems and almost 10% more than the most profitable burning options

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