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Punjab's record wheat harvest surpasses targets with 4.19 LMT arrivals. Prompt farmer payments and expanded storage ensure efficient operations in line with targets.

Punjab's Wheat Harvest Exceeds Expectations

Punjab's exceptional wheat harvest surpasses Central pool targets. Efficient mandi operations, prompt payments, and storage expansion are set for seamless management.

Punjab's record wheat harvest surpasses targets with 4.19 LMT arrivals

Punjab's wheat harvest exceeds targets with 4.19 LMT arrivals. Efficient procurement and prompt farmer payments mark the season. Storage expansion and streamlined operations enhance efficiency.

The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak today said that Punjab has witnessed the bumper crop of wheat this time which would help in achieving the 124 LMT Central pool target with ease.
Taking stock of the Wheat procurement operations at Kharar Mandi, the Minister said that till now 4.19 LMT of wheat has arrived in the mandis of the State and 3.22 LMT has been procured.
Payments worth Rs. 151 Crore have been made into the farmers' accounts.&nbsp;
He further said that as per the directions of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann while payments are being made within 24 hours of the crop procurement, there has been no let up in lifting too.
Divulging more, the Minister pointed out that this time the quality of wheat has been of very high standard and the agencies as well as the Commission Agents have been directed to ensure foolproof arrangements for tarpaulins and crates in order to save the crop from inclement weather. Also, there has been no shortage of bardana.&nbsp;
Elaborating more, he said that the State Government is increasing the storage capacity by 31 LMT and this time, the central agencies would directly lift the 15 LMT crop from mandis itself in the next few days.
The Minister made it clear that the farmers won't have to face any difficulty in the mandis and he is personally reviewing the arrangements as per the directions of the Chief Minister.
He also said that the officers connected with the procurement work have been directed against any laxity so as to make sure that the farmers and arhtiyas don't encounter any hassle in the mandis.
Among others present on the occasion included the SDM Kharar Gurmandar Singh, DFSC Dr. Navreet and District representatives of the procurement agencies, arhtiyas and the farmers.

Punjab ensures a seamless wheat procurement process for over 8 lakh farmers with quick payments and ample facilities.

Punjab Wheat Procurement for 8 Lakh Farmers

Punjab's smooth wheat procurement aims to assist over 8 lakh farmers with 124 lakh metric tonnes target, ensuring comfort and swift payments.

Punjab ensures a seamless wheat procurement process for over 8 lakh farmers

Punjab aims for a seamless wheat procurement process with a target of 124 lakh metric tonnes and a promise of quick payments to farmers.

The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister,Punjab, Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak today held a meeting with senior officers of 4 districts including Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar and Tarn Taran at Panchayat Bhawan Gurdaspur and reviewed the wheat procurement in Majha area.
Presiding over the meeting, the Minister &nbsp;said that the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Mr. Bhagwant Singh Mann has made extensive arrangements for the convenience of more than 8 lakh farmers to conduct the ongoing wheat procurement season in the state in a smooth manner.
He said that a target of 124 lakh metric tonnes of wheat procurement has been set in Punjab and the State Government has already obtained a cash credit limit of Rs. 28,894 crore to ensure a hassle free procurement season.
He further added that in addition to setting up 1864 procurement centres (mandis) across the state, around 600 temporary procurement centres have also been established in view of the bumper crop.&nbsp;
The Minister reiterated the Punjab Government&rsquo;s commitment to procure every single wheat grain and said that payment to the farmers will be ensured within 24 hours of procurement of the crop.
He instructed all the officers and employees involved in procurement arrangements that they will not take leave without any valid reason and also they will remain present at the mandis and their respective stations till the season is over.
During the meeting, the Minister pointed out that during this season, it is estimated that 6.69 lakh metric tons of wheat crop will arrive in the mandis of district Gurdaspur, 7.54 lakh metric tons in Amritsar, 7.76 lakh metric tons in Tarn Taran and 0.73 lakh metric tons in district Pathankot.
For the convenience of the farmers, special arrangements have been made for clean and pure drinking water, bathrooms, electricity and cleanliness in the mandis, said Mr. Kataruchak adding apart from this, arrangement of first-aid medical kits in the mandis would also be ensured.
He mentioned that the Arhtiyas have been asked to make necessary arrangements for tarpaulins etc.
He again assured that the Punjab Government would not let the farmers face any problem in the mandis.
On this occasion, he was accompanied by Punjab Health Systems Corporation Chairman Mr. Raman Bahl, Aam Aadmi Party District Urban President Mr. Shamsher Singh Dinanagar, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Harjinder Singh Bedi, SP Mr. Balwinder Singh, Deputy Director of Food and Civil Supplies Department, Jalandhar Division, Mr. Manish Narula, DFSCs of all districts of Majha Region, District Mandi Officers and officials of various procurement agencies.

The country's wheat production had fallen to 107.74 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year (July-June) from 109.59 million tonnes in the previous year due to heat waves in a few growing states.

Government considers reducing import duty to stabilize wheat prices

The country's wheat production had fallen to 107.74 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year (July-June) from 109.59 million tonnes in the previous year due to heat waves in a few growing states.

Wheat prices have firmed up and the government is considering all options, including a reduction in import duty, to contain the rise, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Friday.
In the case of rice, he said India has so far received a request from Bhutan for 80,000 tonnes of rice supply on a government-to-government basis.
Last year, the government banned wheat exports to boost domestic availability and rising prices in the retail markets. It has been offloading wheat stocks to flour millers and other traders in the open market to control the prices of wheat and atta (wheat flour).
"Wheat prices have risen since last auction. The government is considering all available options and will take an appropriate decision," Chopra told reporters.
Under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), the government has decided to offload 15 lakh tonnes of wheat from the central pool to flour millers, private traders, bulk buyers and manufacturers of wheat products till March 2024 to check prices.
The country's wheat production had fallen to 107.74 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year (July-June) from 109.59 million tonnes in the previous year due to heat waves in a few growing states. Consequently, the government's procurement fell sharply to 19 million tonnes this year from around 43 million tonnes last year.
However, in 2022-23, wheat production is estimated to rise to 112.74 million tonnes on higher acreage and better yield.
On rice, the secretary said India has so far received a request from Bhutan for 80,000 tonnes of rice supply on a government-to-government basis.
The government has banned the export of broken rice and non-basmati white rice in order to check the domestic price.

Around 10,000 hectares of land in Himachal's Una district have been damaged due to bad weather and the total loss was estimated at around Rs 26.59 crore so far: report 

Crops including wheat damaged due to bad weather

Around 10,000 hectares of land in Himachal's Una district have been damaged due to bad weather and the total loss was estimated at around Rs 26.59 crore so far: report&nbsp;

Rabi crops sown on about 10,000 hectares of land in Una district have been damaged due to bad weather and the total loss was estimated at around Rs 26.59 crore so far, Una Deputy Commissioner Raghav Sharma said on Friday.
He informed that about 11,000 tonnes of the wheat crop has been damaged as per the latest reports and directed the officials of the Agriculture and Horticulture Department to prepare a detailed report on damage to crops.
The Deputy Commissioner also instructed the Patwaris to go to the field along with the officials of the Agriculture and Horticulture Department and prepare a detailed report of the damage to the crops and send it immediately so that the affected farmers/gardeners are provided compensation on the basis of crop insurance scheme.
Sharma said that in the horticulture sector, around 2,250 farmers suffered losses of around Rs 18.25 lakh as bad weather hit fruit trees and plants.

For the second time in a decade, India's opening wheat stock has gone below 8.5 million metric tonnes. Country's wheat stock stand at 8.345 MMT which is 57% YOY drop

India's wheat stocks down 57% Y-O-Y; Lowest in 6 years

For the second time in a decade, India's opening wheat stock has gone below 8.5 million metric tonnes. Country's wheat stock stand at 8.345 MMT which is 57% YOY drop

India's wheat stock has dropped by 57% YOY to 8.345 million metric tonnes (MMT). This is a 6-year low. As per data from Food Corporation of India, last year, in April, the wheat stocks in the country stood at 18.9 MMT.
As per Dainik Bhaskar, it is only the second time in a decade that the opening stock of wheat in the country has fallen below 8.5 MMT. Though unseasonal rains could be a reason, the newspaper reported that these rains did not lead to significant crop losses. Experts believed that a 25% to 30% crop loss was imminent due to the rain. However, the loss was limited to just 10%.&nbsp;
Last year the procurement target was initially kept at 44.4 MMT, which was later reduced to 19.5 MMT. However, the final procurement was only 18.792 MMT. This procurement was the lowest in 15 years.&nbsp;
As per Business Standard, Public Distribution System (PDS) data shows that the government distributed an average of 40 MMT of wheat in the last three years. The current wheat stock is 8.345 MMT, and the government intends to procure 34.15 MMT this year.

Trending: 1987 agricultural sale receipt shows wheat sold at ₹1.6 per kg

Trending: 1987 sale receipt shows wheat sold at ₹1.6 per kg 

The document is titled 'J Form', which is the sale receipt of a farmer's agricultural produce in grain market or mandis. Many netizens thanked Kaswan for putting out the bill saying that it helped them learn about J form for the first time

A bill that shows wheat priced at Rs 1.6 per kg has gone viral. Shared by Parveen Kaswan, an Indian Forest Service officer, the receipt is from 1987 when his grandfather sold wheat to Food Corporation of India.
Kaswan mentioned that the bill is called a 'J Form', a sale receipt of a farmer's agricultural produce in grain market or mandis.
The officer also shared that his grandfather had a habit of collecting documents and keeping all the records intact.
Many netizens thanked Kaswan for posting the bill saying that it helped them learn about 'J form' for the first time while others expressed amazement at how people were good at keeping records in earlier times.&nbsp;
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After banning wheat exports in May, the government has now decided to put in place a new approval framework for wheat flour and other related products like maida, semolina (rava / sirgi), wholemeal atta and resultant atta. 
Exporters of wheat flour would now need approval of the inter-ministerial committee for shipments of atta. The new requirement will be applicable from July 12.
"Export policy of wheat flour (atta) remains free but export shall be subject to recommendation of inter-ministerial committee on export of wheat," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
 

After wheat, India puts restrictions on export of wheat products

After banning wheat exports in May, the government has now decided to put in place a new approval framework for wheat flour and other related products like maida, semolina (rava / sirgi), wholemeal atta and resultant atta. 

All exporters to seek prior permission from the inter-ministerial committee on wheat export before undertaking any outbound shipment

After banning wheat exports in May, the government has now decided to put in place a new approval framework for wheat flour and other related products like maida, semolina (rava / sirgi), wholemeal atta and resultant atta.&nbsp;
Exporters of wheat flour would now need approval of the inter-ministerial committee for shipments of atta. The new requirement will be applicable from July 12.
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"Export policy of wheat flour (atta) remains free but export shall be subject to recommendation of inter-ministerial committee on export of wheat," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

Calling out the West, India has said that food grains should not go the way of the Covid-19 vaccines as it voiced concern over hoarding, discrimination and the “unjustified increase” in food prices that pose a threat to the food security of many vulnerable countries amidst the war in Ukraine.
India also stressed that its decision to restrict wheat exports will ensure it can truly respond to those most in need.
“A number of low-income societies are today confronted with the twin challenges of rising costs and difficulty in access to food grains. Even those like India, which have adequate stocks, have seen an unjustified increase in food prices. It is clear that hoarding and speculation are at work. We cannot allow this to pass unchallenged,” Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said here on Wednesday.
Muraleedharan was speaking at the ministerial meeting on ‘Global Food Security Call to Action’ chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken under the US Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May.
The meeting came days after India’s decision last Friday to ban wheat exports in a bid to check high prices amid a shortage of wheat due to a scorching heatwave.
The decision is aimed at controlling the retail prices of wheat and wheat flour -- which have risen by an average of 14-20 per cent in the last year -- and meeting the foodgrain requirement of neighbouring and vulnerable countries.
At the meeting, India called out the West and cautioned that the issue of food grains should not go the way of Covid-19 vaccines, which were purchased by the rich nations in quantities excess of what they needed, leaving the poor and less developed nations scrambling to administer even the initial doses to their people.
“It is necessary for all of us to adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility when it comes to food grains.
“We have already seen to our great cost how these principles were disregarded in the case of Covid-19 vaccines. Open markets must not become an argument to perpetuate inequity and promote discrimination,” Muraleedharan said, making a strong statement.
Although India is the world's second-biggest wheat producer, it has not previously been a major exporter as most of its crop is sold on domestic markets.
But Ukraine's wheat exports plunged after the Russian invasion. And with droughts and floods threatening crops in other major producers, commodity traders were expecting supplies from India to make up for part of the shortfall.
Before the ban, India had aimed to ship a record 10 million tonnes of wheat this year.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) had in the last week's notification said that wheat exports will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the central government.
At the high-level meeting, India spoke about the issue of the wheat export ban for the first time in the UN since its May 13 announcement.
Muraleedharan said the Indian government has recognised the sudden spike in global prices of wheat which put “our food security and those of our neighbours and other vulnerable countries at risk.” “We are committed to ensuring that such adverse impact on food security is effectively mitigated and the vulnerable cushioned against sudden changes in the global market.
"In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have announced some measures regarding wheat exports on May 13, 2022,” he said.
“Let me make it clear that these measures allow for export on the basis of approvals to those countries which are required to meet their food security demands. This will be done at the request of the concerned governments. Such a policy will ensure that we will truly respond to those who are most in need,” he said.
The minister emphasised that India will play its due role in advancing global food security and it will do so in a manner in which it upholds equity, displays compassion, and promotes social justice.
Ahead of Washington’s signature events on food security, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said, “We have seen the report of India’s decision. We’re encouraging countries not to restrict exports because we think any restrictions on exports will exacerbate the food shortages." "But you’ve – again, India will be one of the countries participating in our meeting at the Security Council, and we hope that they can, as they hear the concerns being raised by other countries, they would reconsider that position,” said the US ambassador to the UN.
Muraleedharan highlighted India’s “track record” of helping its partners in distress, saying that even in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts, India has never been found wanting.
“We have provided food aid in the form of thousands of metric tonnes of wheat, rice, pulses, and lentils to several countries, including our neighbourhood and Africa, to strengthen their food security,” he said, adding that in view of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, India is donating 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to the people of the war-torn country.
India has continued its humanitarian support for Myanmar, including a grant of 10,000 tons of rice and wheat, he said.
“We are also assisting Sri Lanka, including with food assistance, during these difficult times,” he said.
“In keeping with our ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, (the world is one family) and our ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, we will continue to assist our neighbours, in their hour of need, and stand by them, always,” he said.
India underlined that the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts, including in Ukraine, has impacted the lives of ordinary people adversely, particularly in the developing countries, with spiralling energy and commodity prices and disruptions in global logistical supply chains.

India calls out West, says food grains shouldn’t go the way of Covid vaccine

The meeting came days after India’s decision last Friday to ban wheat exports in a bid to check high prices amid a shortage of wheat due to a scorching heatwave.

The meeting came days after India&rsquo;s decision last Friday to ban wheat exports in a bid to check high prices amid a shortage of wheat due to a scorching heatwave.

Calling out the West, India has said that food grains should not go the way of the Covid-19 vaccines as it voiced concern over hoarding, discrimination and the &ldquo;unjustified increase&rdquo; in food prices that pose a threat to the food security of many vulnerable countries amidst the war in Ukraine.
India also stressed that its decision to restrict wheat exports will ensure it can truly respond to those most in need.
&nbsp;
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&ldquo;A number of low-income societies are today confronted with the twin challenges of rising costs and difficulty in access to food grains. Even those like India, which have adequate stocks, have seen an unjustified increase in food prices. It is clear that hoarding and speculation are at work. We cannot allow this to pass unchallenged,&rdquo; Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said here on Wednesday.
Muraleedharan was speaking at the ministerial meeting on &lsquo;Global Food Security Call to Action&rsquo; chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken under the US Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May.
The meeting came days after India&rsquo;s decision last Friday to ban wheat exports in a bid to check high prices amid a shortage of wheat due to a scorching heatwave.
The decision is aimed at controlling the retail prices of wheat and wheat flour -- which have risen by an average of 14-20 per cent in the last year -- and meeting the foodgrain requirement of neighbouring and vulnerable countries.
At the meeting, India called out the West and cautioned that the issue of food grains should not go the way of Covid-19 vaccines, which were purchased by the rich nations in quantities excess of what they needed, leaving the poor and less developed nations scrambling to administer even the initial doses to their people.
&ldquo;It is necessary for all of us to adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility when it comes to food grains.
&ldquo;We have already seen to our great cost how these principles were disregarded in the case of Covid-19 vaccines. Open markets must not become an argument to perpetuate inequity and promote discrimination,&rdquo; Muraleedharan said, making a strong statement.
Although India is the world's second-biggest wheat producer, it has not previously been a major exporter as most of its crop is sold on domestic markets.
But Ukraine's wheat exports plunged after the Russian invasion. And with droughts and floods threatening crops in other major producers, commodity traders were expecting supplies from India to make up for part of the shortfall.
Before the ban, India had aimed to ship a record 10 million tonnes of wheat this year.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) had in the last week's notification said that wheat exports will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the central government.
At the high-level meeting, India spoke about the issue of the wheat export ban for the first time in the UN since its May 13 announcement.
Muraleedharan said the Indian government has recognised the sudden spike in global prices of wheat which put &ldquo;our food security and those of our neighbours and other vulnerable countries at risk.&rdquo; &ldquo;We are committed to ensuring that such adverse impact on food security is effectively mitigated and the vulnerable cushioned against sudden changes in the global market.
"In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have announced some measures regarding wheat exports on May 13, 2022,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;Let me make it clear that these measures allow for export on the basis of approvals to those countries which are required to meet their food security demands. This will be done at the request of the concerned governments. Such a policy will ensure that we will truly respond to those who are most in need,&rdquo; he said.
The minister emphasised that India will play its due role in advancing global food security and it will do so in a manner in which it upholds equity, displays compassion, and promotes social justice.
Ahead of Washington&rsquo;s signature events on food security, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said, &ldquo;We have seen the report of India&rsquo;s decision. We&rsquo;re encouraging countries not to restrict exports because we think any restrictions on exports will exacerbate the food shortages." "But you&rsquo;ve &ndash; again, India will be one of the countries participating in our meeting at the Security Council, and we hope that they can, as they hear the concerns being raised by other countries, they would reconsider that position,&rdquo; said the US ambassador to the UN.
Muraleedharan highlighted India&rsquo;s &ldquo;track record&rdquo; of helping its partners in distress, saying that even in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts, India has never been found wanting.
&ldquo;We have provided food aid in the form of thousands of metric tonnes of wheat, rice, pulses, and lentils to several countries, including our neighbourhood and Africa, to strengthen their food security,&rdquo; he said, adding that in view of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, India is donating 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to the people of the war-torn country.
India has continued its humanitarian support for Myanmar, including a grant of 10,000 tons of rice and wheat, he said.
&ldquo;We are also assisting Sri Lanka, including with food assistance, during these difficult times,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;In keeping with our ethos of &lsquo;Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam&rsquo;, (the world is one family) and our &lsquo;Neighbourhood First&rsquo; policy, we will continue to assist our neighbours, in their hour of need, and stand by them, always,&rdquo; he said.
India underlined that the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts, including in Ukraine, has impacted the lives of ordinary people adversely, particularly in the developing countries, with spiralling energy and commodity prices and disruptions in global logistical supply chains.

India has taken a bold step to amidst a global food crisis to ban all wheat exports with immediate effect. India which is the second largest producer of wheat was flooded with requests from countries for wheat and has tonnes to spare so why was this ban imperative ? Editorji Explains: 

The government said the move was made in order to “manage the overall food security of the country"
Atta prices in India saw the biggest surge in 11 years in Apri on increased demand
Though buffer stock remains adequate in India, the heatwave has reduced crop production estimates 
Excessive heat typically shrivels grains almost ready for harvest
Price rise for wheat adds pressure to MSP pricing for the govt as well
MSP for this season was fixed at Rs 2,015 per 100 kg while current wheat price in India, at around Rs 2,400 per 100 kg
Countries in wheat trade agreements with Ukraine are now turning to India to ensure supplies adding to domestic pressure 


EJ Explains| Why India has banned wheat exports 

Among the four metros, the average wheat flour retail price was the highest in Mumbai at Rs 49 per kg, followed by Chennai at Rs 34, Kolkata Rs 29, and Delhi Rs 27.

India has taken a bold step to amidst a global food crisis to ban all wheat exports with immediate effect. India which is the second largest producer of wheat was flooded with requests from countries for wheat and has tonnes to spare so why was this ban imperative ? Editorji&nbsp;Explains:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The government said the move was made in order to &ldquo;manage the overall food security of the country"</li>
<li>Atta prices in India saw the biggest&nbsp;surge in 11 years in Apri on increased demand</li>
<li>Though buffer stock remains adequate in India, the heatwave&nbsp;has reduced crop production estimates&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excessive heat typically shrivels grains almost ready for harvest</li>
<li>Price rise for wheat adds pressure to MSP pricing for the govt as well</li>
<li>MSP&nbsp;for this season was fixed at Rs 2,015 per 100 kg while&nbsp;current wheat price in India, at around Rs 2,400 per 100 kg</li>
<li>Countries in wheat trade agreements with Ukraine are now turning to India to ensure supplies adding to domestic pressure&nbsp;</li>
<li>Consumer price inflation in India has soared to a 8 year high&nbsp;</li>
<li>India already battling imported inflationary pressures due to high prices of crude</li>
</ul>

India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices, according to official notification.
"The export policy of wheat … is prohibited with immediate effect…," the DGFT said in a notification dated May 13.
It also clarified that wheat exports will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the Government of India to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their governments.
India is the second largest producer of wheat globally and pressures on prices have surged with the top producer Ukraine being hit by war. Ukraine produces about a fifth of the world's high grade wheat and 7% of all wheat. 
Many countries had already approached India for wheat imports, including Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Oman, Nigeria and South Africa.
But domestically the price rise pressure on basic stables such as atta, bread and even biscuits is showing up. Wheat flour or Atta, the most commonly used food item in Indian kitchens, has seen rates reach a decade high. All India's monthly average retail price of wheat flour stood at Rs 32.38 per kg in April, the highest since January 2010.

India bans export of wheat with immediate effect, DGFT notifies export ban 

Many countries had already approached India for wheat imports, including Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Oman, Nigeria and South Africa.

India bans export of wheat as prices soar domestically

India has prohibited wheat exports with immediate effect, the government said in a notification&nbsp;

India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices, according to official notification.
"The export policy of wheat &hellip; is prohibited with immediate effect&hellip;," the DGFT said&nbsp;in a notification dated May 13.
It also clarified that wheat exports will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the Government of India to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their governments.
India is the second largest producer of wheat globally and pressures on prices have surged with the top producer Ukraine being hit by war.&nbsp;Ukraine produces about a fifth of the world's high grade wheat and 7% of all wheat.&nbsp;
Many countries had already approached India for wheat imports, including Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Oman, Nigeria and South Africa.
But domestically the price rise pressure on basic stables such as atta, bread and even biscuits is showing up.&nbsp;Wheat flour or Atta, the most commonly used food item in Indian kitchens, has seen rates reach a decade high. All India's monthly average retail price of wheat flour stood at Rs 32.38 per kg in April, the highest since January 2010.

Egypt, which is one of the largest importers of wheat from Ukraine and Russia, has approved India as a wheat supplier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal&nbsp;said on Friday.
There is a sharp decline in the availability of wheat in the global markets due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Both the nations are major producers and exporters of wheat.
Egypt imported wheat worth about USD 1.8 billion from Russia and USD 610.8 million from Ukraine in 2020.
The African nation is looking to import 1 million tonne of wheat from India and would need 2,40,000 tonne in April.
&ldquo;Indian farmers are feeding the world. Egypt approves India as a wheat supplier. Modi Govt. steps in as the world looks for reliable alternate sources for steady food supply. Our farmers have ensured our granaries overflow and we are ready to serve the world,&rdquo; Goyal said in a tweet.
India's wheat exports increased to USD 1.74 billion in April-January 2021-22 as against USD 340.17 million in the same period last year.
In 2019-20, wheat exports were worth USD 61.84 million, which rose to USD 549.67 million in 2020-21.
India's wheat exports are mainly to neighbouring countries with Bangladesh having the largest share of more than 54 percent in both volume and value terms in 2020-21. It has entered new wheat markets such as Yemen, Afghanistan, Qatar, and Indonesia.
The top ten countries importing Indian wheat in 2020-21 were Bangladesh, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Afghanistan, Qatar, Indonesia, Oman and Malaysia.
India accounts for less than 1 percent in the world's wheat export. However, its share has increased from 0.14 percent in 2016 to 0.54 percent in 2020. India is the second-largest producer of wheat with a share of around 14.14 percent in the world's total production in 2020.
India produces around 107.59 million tonne of wheat annually while a major chunk of it goes towards domestic consumption.
Major wheat-growing states in India are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat.

Russia Ukraine war: Egypt to import wheat from India, says Piyush Goyal

Egypt, which is one of the largest importers of wheat from Ukraine and Russia, has approved India as a wheat supplier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced.

Egypt to import wheat from India

Egypt, which is one of the largest importers of wheat from Ukraine and Russia, has approved India as a wheat supplier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal&nbsp;said on Friday.&nbsp;There is a sharp decline in the availability of wheat in the global markets due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Both the nations are major producers and exporters of wheat. Egypt imported wheat worth about USD 1.8 billion from Russia and USD 610.8 million from Ukraine in 2020. The African nation is looking to import 1 million tonne of wheat from India and would need 240,000 tonne in April.

India produces around 107.59 million tonne of wheat annually while a major chunk of it goes towards domestic consumption.

Egypt, which is one of the largest importers of wheat from Ukraine and Russia, has approved India as a wheat supplier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal&nbsp;said on Friday.
There is a sharp decline in the availability of wheat in the global markets due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Both the nations are major producers and exporters of wheat.
Egypt imported wheat worth about USD 1.8 billion from Russia and USD 610.8 million from Ukraine in 2020.
The African nation is looking to import 1 million tonne of wheat from India and would need 2,40,000 tonne in April.
&ldquo;Indian farmers are feeding the world. Egypt approves India as a wheat supplier. Modi Govt. steps in as the world looks for reliable alternate sources for steady food supply. Our farmers have ensured our granaries overflow and we are ready to serve the world,&rdquo; Goyal said in a tweet.
India's wheat exports increased to USD 1.74 billion in April-January 2021-22 as against USD 340.17 million in the same period last year.
In 2019-20, wheat exports were worth USD 61.84 million, which rose to USD 549.67 million in 2020-21.
India's wheat exports are mainly to neighbouring countries with Bangladesh having the largest share of more than 54 percent in both volume and value terms in 2020-21. It has entered new wheat markets such as Yemen, Afghanistan, Qatar, and Indonesia.
The top ten countries importing Indian wheat in 2020-21 were Bangladesh, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Afghanistan, Qatar, Indonesia, Oman and Malaysia.
India accounts for less than 1 percent in the world's wheat export. However, its share has increased from 0.14 percent in 2016 to 0.54 percent in 2020. India is the second-largest producer of wheat with a share of around 14.14 percent in the world's total production in 2020.
India produces around 107.59 million tonne of wheat annually while a major chunk of it goes towards domestic consumption.
Major wheat-growing states in India are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat.

An allergy is defined as a condition marked by an abnormal immune response trigger upon encounter with allergens (substances that can trigger an allergy). 

Food allergy: All you need to know about the most common food allergies

Food allergy is&nbsp;an immune system reaction&nbsp;that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms. Check out the most common allergy-inducing foods.

Food allergies: From symptoms to causes; Here's all you need to know 

The intensity of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe
Common methods of allergy tests include blood test &amp; skin prick test
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rashes, vomiting &amp; difficulty in breathing
People with allergies should always check the ingredients of foods
Cow milk allergy mostly affects children under the age of three
The most common type of egg allergy is an egg white allergy
One of the main allergens in wheat is a protein called gliadin
The degree of reaction can vary depending on the type of fish
People with an allergy to one type of nut can also react to other nuts

An allergy occurs when your body&rsquo;s natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance, treating it as an invader and sending out chemicals to defend the body against it.

A food allergy is a condition in which certain foods trigger&nbsp;an abnormal immune response. The intensity of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. For people who have a food allergy, even exposure to very small amounts can cause an extreme allergic reaction. Some common methods of allergy tests include blood test, skin prick test and physician-supervised blinded oral food challenge.
Most people have reactions to certain food items such as cow's milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish. The common symptoms of an allergic reaction include rashes, vomiting, anaphylaxis, itchiness, difficulty in breathing and swollen eyes, mouth and tongue.
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People with allergies should always check the ingredients of any store-bought foods before consuming them. Here are some of the most common allergy-inducing foods.
Milk
Cow milk allergy is one of the most common types of allergies. This can be triggered by either drinking the milk or consuming its byproducts such as cream, cheese, ice cream, yogurt&nbsp;and butter. An allergy to cow&rsquo;s milk is most often seen in babies and young children.&nbsp;Children or adults with this allergy tend to have a reaction within 5&ndash;30 minutes of ingesting cow&rsquo;s milk.
The&nbsp;symptoms of milk allergy&nbsp;include hives,&nbsp;diarrhea and vomiting. People can be allergic to two different milk proteins,&nbsp;casein and whey. A diagnosis of cow&rsquo;s milk allergy means that all milk and milk products must be avoided.
Eggs
Despite being a superfood, eggs are one of the most common types of allergens. It is possible that one may be allergic to egg white and maybe completely fine with consuming the yolk and vice versa. This is because the proteins in egg whites and egg yolks differ slightly.&nbsp;
Symptoms of an egg allergy can include vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, wheezing or cough. Like other allergies, the treatment for an egg allergy is an egg-free diet. However, some people may be able to reintroduce some foods containing cooked eggs into their diet.
Wheat
A wheat allergy is an allergic response to one of the proteins found in wheat. One of the main allergens in wheat is a protein called gliadin, which is found in gluten. Because of this, people with a wheat allergy may need to eat a gluten-free diet.&nbsp;While some people may outgrow this allergy, it is advised to consume a wheat-free diet to avoid allergic reaction triggers.
Symptoms&nbsp;of a wheat allergy include asthmatic symptoms, digestion problems and rashes. A wheat allergy is often diagnosed through skin prick testing.
Fish
Allergy to fish is common and it may range from one fish to another. The degree of reaction can vary depending on the type of fish that people eat.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to fish can include a skin rash. People can also get a runny nose, a bout of sneezing or symptoms of asthma. For people who are allergic to fish, avoiding fish and fish products is key.
Tree nuts
Allergies to tree nuts are usually lifelong. People suffering from this allergy are advised to avoid tree nuts such as cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and pistachios. Sometimes, people with an allergy to one type of nut can also react to other nuts.
Symptoms can include hives, vomiting, low blood pressure or difficulty in swallowing. Some people can also experience itching in the mouth, throat, skin, eyes or other parts of the body. People allergic to tree nuts should avoid eating them or any foods that may contain them at all costs.&nbsp;
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