Rains stall winter wheat seeding across Great Plains amid global stockpiles, low crop pricesSeptember 22nd, 2009 Rains stall winter wheat seeding in Great PlainsWICHITA, Kan. — Widespread rains across parts of the Great Plains have stalled winter wheat seeding, fueling anxiety at a time of bountiful global stockpiles and plummeting prices.
Rice prices zoom 13 percent, says AssochamSeptember 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Wholesale prices of rice rose more than 13 percent in the past one year due to a demand-supply mismatch, says the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham). The industry forum said the price of wheat similarly rose by about five percent.
Product recall: PancakesAugust 20th, 2009 Product recall: PancakesThe following recall has been announced:
—Van's Wheat-Free Homestyle Pancakes, manufactured by Van's International Foods of Vernon, Calif., because they contain undeclared wheat, gluten, milk and egg. People who have allergies or sensitivities to wheat, gluten, milk or eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Tamil Nadu wants more power from upcoming Tuticorin plantJune 22nd, 2009 CHENNAI - Energy-starved Tamil Nadu wants a higher share of power that will be generated by the joint venture it has set up with mining and power company Neyveli Lignite Corp (NLC). A similar demand had earlier been raised by Gujarat, where NLC proposes to set up a 1,000 MW plant at Valia, also in joint venture with that state's power board.
Haryana foodgrain production hits new highJune 2nd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Haryana has achieved a new high in foodgrain production with an output of 10.08 million tonnes during 2008-09, an official spokesman said here Tuesday. With wheat production increasing to 10.05 million tonnes in 2008-09 from 10.02 million tonnes in 2007-08, the state recorded an all-time high productivity of 42.68 quintals of wheat per hectare.
US winter wheat forecast plunges 20 percent nationwide amid flooding, drought conditionsMay 13th, 2009 US winter wheat forecast down about 20 percentWICHITA, Kan. — The nation's farmers are expected to harvest about 20 percent less winter wheat this season, in part because of fewer planted acres and exacerbated by floods and other weather conditions, the Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service said.
Record wheat procurement in Punjab, HaryanaMay 12th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana has achieved a historic record this season. Both states have jointly procured over 17.6 million tonnes of wheat so far.
Record wheat procurement in Punjab, HaryanaMay 12th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana has achieved a historic record this season. Both states have jointly procured over 17.6 million tonnes of wheat so far.
Punjab wheat procurement hits all-time high at 10m tonnesMay 6th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Wheat procurement in Punjab has touched an all-time high - higher than the target of 10.05 million tonnes set by the government agencies this year, the chief minister's office said here Wednesday. A record 10.06 million tonnes of wheat was procured by Punjab and central government procurement agencies till Tuesday evening, officials said.
Punjab wheat procurement crosses 10 mn tonnesApril 30th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Over 10.1 million tonnes of wheat has been procured in Punjab this season, a record in recent years, food and supplies officials said here Thursday. The officials said the record procurement till Wednesday evening had been achieved in just over 20 days this year.
Rainfall, thunderstorms pose threat to wheat cropApril 8th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in Chandigarh and in the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh is posing a serious threat to the ready-to-harvest wheat crop in the region, officials said Wednesday. 'There would be certain damage to the standing wheat crop due to this heavy rain and strong thunderstorms.
Rain, thunderstorms pose threat to wheat cropApril 6th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Rainfall accompanied by strong thunderstorms lashed Chandigarh and the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana Monday evening. The thunderstorms and high velocity winds have become a cause of worry for farmers in the region as the wheat crop is almost ripe.
Don't promise freebies, industry tells partiesMarch 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has urged political parties to refrain from offering free power and foodgrains like wheat and rice at highly subsidised rates, saying such freebies could stunt economic growth in the long run. In an appeal to political parties Wednesday, Assocham said they should balance their offer of free power to farmers and others with specific steps to prevent misuse.
India can generate 2,500 MW from waste: AssochamMarch 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With efficient recycling technology, India can generate about 2,500 MW of electricity from the metro's waste in the next three years at a cost of Rs.3 billion (Rs.300 crore), according to an industry lobby report. The study, jointly carried out by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) and auditing major Ernst and Young (E&Y), said about 1,500 MW of power could be generated from urban wastes, while an additional 1,000 MW could be created from industrial wastes by 2012.
Wheat output will match last year's outputFebruary 10th, 2009 KOLKATA - Wheat output this fiscal would match last year's level of 78.4 million tonnes following recent rains in northern India, a top official said here Wednesday. 'There has been improvement in the prospect of wheat crop yield after the rains, which has brought down the temperature.
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