As wheat prices soar, the world’s consumers vote with their feet Global wheat consumption is headed for its biggest annual decline in decades as record inflation forces consumers ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:25am
Markets Wheat, corn down as first grain shipment leaves Ukraine CHICAGO: US corn and wheat futures fell on Monday as the first grains ship left a Ukrainian port using a newly ... Published 02 Aug, 2022 07:24am
Business & Finance July CPI inflation soars to highest rate in 14 years ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation increased by a massive 24.93 percent on year-on-year basis... Published 02 Aug, 2022 05:36am
Markets EU wheat rises on strong export demand, scorching weather PARIS: European wheat prices were firm on Tuesday on strong international demand and hot weather threatening spring... Published 20 Jul, 2022 07:12am
Markets ECC to approve award of 2nd international wheat tender ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Thursday (today),... Published 07 Jul, 2022 06:30am
Print ECC takes step to forestall wheat shortage Approves lowest bid offer for the import of 500,000 metric tons of wheat at US$ 439.40 per metric ton Updated 06 Jul, 2022 10:17am
Markets EU wheat drifts as harvest, economic uncertainty weigh PARIS: Euronext wheat ended little changed on Wednesday as traders sought a clearer picture on upcoming harvests and... Published 16 Jun, 2022 08:10am
Markets US wheat eases on harvest pressure CHICAGO: US wheat futures were mostly lower on Wednesday as the harvest of winter wheat advanced, with dry ... Published 16 Jun, 2022 08:10am
Markets Asian buyers eye French, Romanian wheat after Ukrainian supply blocked SINGAPORE: Asian flour millers are likely to increase wheat purchases from France and Romania in the new crop year... Published 15 Jun, 2022 12:01pm
Markets EU wheat eases with Chicago PARIS: Euronext wheat ticked lower on Tuesday in step with Chicago futures as economic worries hung over financial... Published 15 Jun, 2022 08:22am
Markets ‘Record wheat yield achieved in South Punjab during 2021-22’ MULTAN: Secretary Agriculture South Punjab, Saqib Ali Ateel, on Saturday said that wheat production had increased by... Published 12 Jun, 2022 07:44am
Markets Balochistan increases wheat support price by Rs200 per 40kg QUETTA: The Balochistan cabinet on Monday approved Rs 200 increase in the support price of 40 kg wheat bag to ensure... Published 07 Jun, 2022 07:34am
Print Global food prices fall again but wheat soars ROME: World food prices dipped in May for a second consecutive month after hitting a record high in March, although... Published 04 Jun, 2022 04:18am
Markets Wheat down 29-32 cents, corn down 14-16 cents, soybeans down 19-22 cents CHICAGO: Following are U.S. trade expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago... Published 25 May, 2022 07:02pm
Markets Russian wheat prices rise with global prices, exports slow down MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose last week following higher wheat prices in Paris, analysts said on Monday,... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Markets EU wheat ends flat at record levels after volatile session PARIS: European wheat prices ended unchanged on Tuesday after sharp moves throughout the session with the market ... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Business & Finance Millers hint at fresh upward revision in flour prices LAHORE: The Progressive Flour Millers Group reacting to upward revision in the wheat procurement target of the ... Published 17 May, 2022 05:39am
Markets Egypt considers importing wheat from Pakistan, Mexico CAIRO: Egypt is considering importing wheat from Pakistan and Mexico, the head of the Agriculture Quarantine... Published 14 May, 2022 08:14pm
Print Subsidy continues for 5 edible items: ECC approves import of 3MMT of wheat ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved import of three million metric... Updated 10 May, 2022 10:12am
Markets Wheat falls but set for weekly rise on world supply concerns SINGAPORE/PARIS: Chicago wheat futures slid 1% on Friday but the market was on track for a weekly gain with... Published 07 May, 2022 07:09am
Print PM for providing cash credit facilities to PASSCO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed Finance Minister Miftah Ismail for providing cash credit ... Updated 07 May, 2022 10:09am
Markets Wheat prices ease after rally, tightening supplies curb losses SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat ticked lower on Wednesday after climbing more than 2% in the previous session, although... Published 27 Apr, 2022 10:27am
Markets Argentina’s wheat crop may dip BUENOS AIRES: Argentine wheat production could fall 25% in the country’s central producing region during the... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Markets Food ministry decides to import 3MMTs of wheat on G2G basis ISLAMABAD: Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MoNFS&R) has reportedly decided to import 3 MMT... Updated 21 Apr, 2022 10:28am
Markets French soft wheat crop rating stable PARIS: An estimated 92% of French soft wheat crops were in good or excellent condition in the week to April 11,... Published 17 Apr, 2022 06:54am
Markets Algeria tenders to buy soft wheat HAMBURG: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy soft milling wheat for... Published 12 Apr, 2022 05:17am
Markets Around 800,000 metric tons of wheat procured so far ISLAMABAD: Wheat procurement campaign for crop season 2021-22 across the grain-producing areas is gaining momentum... Published 12 Apr, 2022 05:17am
Print Wheat production target missed ISLAMABAD: The country has missed wheat production target as the estimated production of the commodity is 26.8... Updated 01 Apr, 2022 10:21am
Markets French wheat crops still in good shape PARIS: Nearly all soft wheat crops in France, the European Union’s biggest grain producer, remained in good... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Pakistan Punjab Cabinet approves Rs8bn Ramazan package, wheat procurement policy LAHORE: Punjab Cabinet, which met Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair, approved around Rs 8 billion... Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am