India Defends Wheat Export Ban at WTO Amid Price Concerns

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

Agriculture National

India has officially reaffirmed its decision to continue the wheat export ban at the World Trade Organization (WTO), citing persistent global price volatility and the need to ensure domestic food security. First imposed in May 2022, the restriction remains classified under WTO norms as a shift

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Poultry Farmers Urge Government to Boost Maize Cultivation Amid Rising Ethanol Demand

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

Poultry farmers in India are urging the Union Government to enhance maize cultivation in response to the increasing diversion of maize for ethanol production, which has led to a significant rise in poultry feed costs. Maize constitutes approximately 60% of poultry feed, and its growing use in ethanol production has created a severe shortage for […]

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Census Delay Deprives 14 Crore Indians of Food Security Benefits – Sonia Gandhi

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

In a recent session of the Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi expressed concern over the prolonged delay in conducting India’s decennial census, emphasizing that this postponement has resulted in approximately 14 crore eligible citizens being denied their rightful entitlements under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Impact of Census Delay on Food Security The

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India’s Rice Stocks Reach Record High; Wheat Reserves Decline

By Editor - News Desk January 11, 2025

India's rice stocks hit a record high, while wheat reserves continue to deplete.

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Cabinet Approves ₹10,700 Crore Equity Infusion for FCI’s FY25 Operations

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved a substantial equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore into the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the financial year 2024-25. The decision, taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to strengthen FCI’s financial base and operational efficiency. Boost to […]