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.

धरती का तापमान पिछले 2,000 साल में सबसे अधिक
धरती का तापमान पिछले 2,000 साल में सबसे अधिक

By गाँव कनेक्शन

जलवायु वैज्ञानिक के मुताबिक पूरे विश्व में एक ही वक्त में घट रहे जलवायु संबंधी चरणों की परिकल्पना अब उस प्रभाव के चलते सामने आई है जिसे यूरोप एवं उत्तरी अमेरिका के जलवायु के इतिहास के जरिए समझा जा सकता है

जलवायु वैज्ञानिक के मुताबिक पूरे विश्व में एक ही वक्त में घट रहे जलवायु संबंधी चरणों की परिकल्पना अब उस प्रभाव के चलते सामने आई है जिसे यूरोप एवं उत्तरी अमेरिका के जलवायु के इतिहास के जरिए समझा जा सकता है

मतदाताओं को पसंद है बदलाव की प्रक्रिया
मतदाताओं को पसंद है बदलाव की प्रक्रिया

By शेखर गुप्ता

तमिलनाडु में जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रभाव से भीतरी इलाक़ों में कम और तटीय ज़िलों में वर्षा की बढ़ोत्तरी होने के आसार
तमिलनाडु में जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रभाव से भीतरी इलाक़ों में कम और तटीय ज़िलों में वर्षा की बढ़ोत्तरी होने के आसार

By Nidhi Jamwal

"अनुमान है कि शताब्दी के अंत तक तमिलनाडु का तापमान 3.1 डिग्री सेल्शियस तक बढ़ जाएगा जबकि वर्षा में औसतन 4% कमी आयेगी"

"अनुमान है कि शताब्दी के अंत तक तमिलनाडु का तापमान 3.1 डिग्री सेल्शियस तक बढ़ जाएगा जबकि वर्षा में औसतन 4% कमी आयेगी"

Rural population faces a pinch with the sharp rise in edible oil prices and food inflation
Rural population faces a pinch with the sharp rise in edible oil prices and food inflation

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

60% of India's edible oil demand is met through imports with a large share of it coming from warring Ukraine and Russia. As supply chains get affected due to the war, edible oil prices have gone through the roof in the country. Also, overall food inflation is on the rise which is likely to dampen the Holi festivities.

60% of India's edible oil demand is met through imports with a large share of it coming from warring Ukraine and Russia. As supply chains get affected due to the war, edible oil prices have gone through the roof in the country. Also, overall food inflation is on the rise which is likely to dampen the Holi festivities.

Poultry industry in trouble due to the rise in the price of chicken feed
Poultry industry in trouble due to the rise in the price of chicken feed

By Diti Bajpai

The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers

The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers

Delhi: Labourers from 15 states protest against MGNREGS payment delay, rising food prices
Delhi: Labourers from 15 states protest against MGNREGS payment delay, rising food prices

By Jyotsna Richhariya

Protesting against the insufficient allocation of funds for the rural employment guarantee scheme, as many as 500 daily wage workers from 15 states have gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The protesters also demand an increase in the number of working days in the wake of diminishing employment opportunities and rising inflation. Details here.

Protesting against the insufficient allocation of funds for the rural employment guarantee scheme, as many as 500 daily wage workers from 15 states have gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The protesters also demand an increase in the number of working days in the wake of diminishing employment opportunities and rising inflation. Details here.

COVID-19 Cases Rise in India: New JN.1 Variant Detected as States Prepare Response
COVID-19 Cases Rise in India: New JN.1 Variant Detected as States Prepare Response

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 virus was first detected in Kerala and now other southern states are witnessing a rise in the number of cases. Karnataka has made it mandatory for people above 60 years of age to mask up.

The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 virus was first detected in Kerala and now other southern states are witnessing a rise in the number of cases. Karnataka has made it mandatory for people above 60 years of age to mask up.

Financial frauds rise in rural India as the internet moves deeper into villages
Financial frauds rise in rural India as the internet moves deeper into villages

By Rahul Jha

The internet has penetrated deep into the Indian hinterland and of the 646 million active internet users, 352 million are in its villages. Cyber criminals, many of whom are based in villages, are hacking into bank accounts and looting large sums of money. Law and the police machinery is unable to keep a check. Here is how you can protect yourself from cyber fraud.

The internet has penetrated deep into the Indian hinterland and of the 646 million active internet users, 352 million are in its villages. Cyber criminals, many of whom are based in villages, are hacking into bank accounts and looting large sums of money. Law and the police machinery is unable to keep a check. Here is how you can protect yourself from cyber fraud.

Rising heatwaves take a toll on women farm labourers; their health and wages are dropping. A ground report
Rising heatwaves take a toll on women farm labourers; their health and wages are dropping. A ground report

By Gaon Connection

Heatwaves are rising in India and women farm labourers who work outdoors are one of the worst affected. Despite headaches and weakness, they continue to sweat it out to earn their daily wage.

Heatwaves are rising in India and women farm labourers who work outdoors are one of the worst affected. Despite headaches and weakness, they continue to sweat it out to earn their daily wage.

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