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.
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
India is the biggest exporter of rice in the world commanding a share of almost 40 per cent. However, deficient rainfall in the paddy growing states in the Indo-Gangetic Plains has raised an alarm with fears of the Union government restricting rice exports. Four months ago, the Indian government had prohibited wheat exports.
India is the biggest exporter of rice in the world commanding a share of almost 40 per cent. However, deficient rainfall in the paddy growing states in the Indo-Gangetic Plains has raised an alarm with fears of the Union government restricting rice exports. Four months ago, the Indian government had prohibited wheat exports.
By Abdul Wasim Ansari
On December 7, the Indian government prohibited export of onions, with immediate effect, till March 31, 2024. Farmers are angry as they are likely to suffer financial losses. They are demanding revoking of the ban, or a better price for their produce. A ground report.
On December 7, the Indian government prohibited export of onions, with immediate effect, till March 31, 2024. Farmers are angry as they are likely to suffer financial losses. They are demanding revoking of the ban, or a better price for their produce. A ground report.
By Gaon Connection
On December 7, the Indian government prohibited export of onions, with immediate effect, till March 31, 2024. Farmers are angry as they are likely to suffer financial losses. They are demanding revoking of the ban, or a better price for their produce. A ground report.
On December 7, the Indian government prohibited export of onions, with immediate effect, till March 31, 2024. Farmers are angry as they are likely to suffer financial losses. They are demanding revoking of the ban, or a better price for their produce. A ground report.
By Sarah Khan
Indonesia, one of the biggest exporters of palm oil to India, has banned all exports from April 28 this year. Nearly 38% of edible oil demand in India is of palm oil. The ban, coupled with the Ukraine-Russia war, may lead to a further rise in edible oil prices in the country where inflation is already soaring.
Indonesia, one of the biggest exporters of palm oil to India, has banned all exports from April 28 this year. Nearly 38% of edible oil demand in India is of palm oil. The ban, coupled with the Ukraine-Russia war, may lead to a further rise in edible oil prices in the country where inflation is already soaring.
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
भारत दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा चावल निर्यातक है और विश्व में इसकी हिस्सेदारी लगभग 40 फीसदी है। हालांकि इंडो-गंगा के मैदानी इलाकों में धान उगाने वाले राज्यों में कम बारिश ने इन कुछ आशंकाओं का बाजार गर्म कर दिया कि कहीं केंद्र सरकार चावल के निर्यात पर प्रतिबंध न लगा दे। चार महीने पहले भारत सरकार ने गेहूं के निर्यात पर रोक लगा दी थी।
भारत दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा चावल निर्यातक है और विश्व में इसकी हिस्सेदारी लगभग 40 फीसदी है। हालांकि इंडो-गंगा के मैदानी इलाकों में धान उगाने वाले राज्यों में कम बारिश ने इन कुछ आशंकाओं का बाजार गर्म कर दिया कि कहीं केंद्र सरकार चावल के निर्यात पर प्रतिबंध न लगा दे। चार महीने पहले भारत सरकार ने गेहूं के निर्यात पर रोक लगा दी थी।
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
A year after it imposed a 20 per cent duty on export of non-basmati rice, India has now completely prohibited its export this year as inclement weather conditions have adversely affected the sowing of rice in the key rice-producing states. India is the leading exporter of rice and the move is likely to affect global rice prices.
A year after it imposed a 20 per cent duty on export of non-basmati rice, India has now completely prohibited its export this year as inclement weather conditions have adversely affected the sowing of rice in the key rice-producing states. India is the leading exporter of rice and the move is likely to affect global rice prices.
By Gaon Connection
The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.
The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.
The Maharashtra government has announced it will set up banks in order to curb the shortage of onions. However, unimpressed farmers say that the move will only benefit traders and the consumers.
By Gaon Connection
The changing climate is causing a dent in the country's foodgrains production, and farmers are facing a loss of several billions of dollars due to export curbs and other trade restrictions.
The changing climate is causing a dent in the country's foodgrains production, and farmers are facing a loss of several billions of dollars due to export curbs and other trade restrictions.