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Explained | Why did the government impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?

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Explained | Why did the government impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?

A labourer piles up wheat grain at a grain market, in Gurugram on April 23. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: On June 12, in a move endeavouring to manage the “overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation”, the Union Government imposed limits on stock of wheat that can be…

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Explained | How have recent weather events affected wheat crop?

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Explained | How have recent weather events affected wheat crop?

Untimely rains have left wheat-growing farmers worried as they anticipate a drop in yield, output and quality. File picture of a farm worker harvesting wheat in Gurugram | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: The unusual rise in mercury in February this year, followed by an untimely spell of widespread rain accompanied by gusty…

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