India set for record wheat planting as soil moisture and prices rise

Published 2025년 11월 18일

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Indian farmers are planting a record amount of wheat. This expansion is driven by better returns and improved soil moisture from recent rains. The increased planting is expected to significantly boost wheat production. This will help lower prices within India. It may also allow for some wheat flour exports. Farmers are shifting to wheat from other crops.

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Source: Economic times