India exports over 45,000 tonnes onion after lifting ban

India exports over 45,000 tonnes onion after lifting ban

New Delhi: India has exported more than 45,000 tonnes of onion since the ban on outbound shipments was lifted early this month, a top government official said on Wednesday. These exports provided relief to farmers after curbs were imposed to keep domestic supplies steady ahead of general elections. The world’s biggest vegetable exporter banned exports … Read more

Govt 2nd estimate pegs wheat output at record 112.01 mn tn in 2023-24

Govt 2nd estimate pegs wheat output at record 112.01 mn tn in 2023-24

The government has projected wheat production at a record 112.01 million tonnes for the 2023-24 crop year (July-June) in its second advance estimate, sources said on Thursday. The wheat output is estimated to be 1.46 million tonnes higher than the previous record high of 110.55 million tonnes achieved in the 2022-23 crop year. In its … Read more