India has approved an additional 25 lakh tonnes of wheat exports, taking the permitted total to 50 lakh tonnes for international markets. Alongside this, the government expanded exports of wheat products by 10 lakh tonnes. The move signals a cautious ramp-up in shipments that could influence global wheat availability and pricing.
India’s fertiliser production fell nearly a quarter in March, driven by disruptions to imported natural gas linked to the Middle East conflict. Since gas is a core input for producing urea—the key fertiliser powering much of India’s agriculture—the shock highlights how directly global energy disruptions can ripple into farm supply and food costs.
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