- Recently, the government permitted the export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, along with an additional 5 lakh tonnes of wheat products, after a gap of nearly four years.
- About Wheat
- 2nd most important staple food crop in India after rice.
- Temperate crop (cool and dry climatic conditions required).
- Rabi crop — sown in winter and harvested in spring.
- Temperature Requirement : 10°C–15°C during sowing and 21°C–26°C during ripening for optimum growth and grain quality. Bright sunshine during ripening enhances grain formation and quality.
- Rainfall: Requires 50–75 cm of well-distributed rainfall. Excess rain or humidity during ripening damages the crop. Light winter showers from Western Disturbances in northwestern India significantly improve yields.
- Soil: Performs best in loam or clay-loam soils.
- Major Wheat Producers (Global): China, India, Russia and United States.
Major Wheat Producing States in India: Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
