India's record wheat surplus

India prepares for record wheat output of 82 million tonnes, 2009-10 saw wheat production of 80.71 million tonnes. Storage issues of wheat prompted the Supreme Court to order that excess grain be distributed to the poor. Saying that it's “a crime to waste even a grain of food”. Read more…


Russia aims to reduce subsidies in agriculture

Russia is planning to reduce government subsidies, and export subsidies by half in agriculture as the Russian agricultural minister tells the WTO. Talking to officials from the Cairns group Skrynnik outlined a plan, which will resolve the agricultural issues in Russia. Read more…