Wheat supply

INDIA, the world’s second-largest wheat producer, has banned unapproved grain exports after scorching temperatures hit production, in a blow to countries affected by supply shortages because of the war in Ukraine.

“The reason for the ban on wheat exports is to ensure food security for our citizens and ensure that we are able to direct supplies to vulnerable food-deficit countries,” said Sudhanshu Pandey, secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, on Saturday.

The G7 agriculture ministers have condemned India’s decision. |