Record wheat production likely in 2008-09
By C. Anand Reddy The year 2008-09 is set to be a watershed year with regard to production of wheat. While India has recorded the highest ever production and procurement levels, a report by the London-based International Grains Council said that global wheat production is expected to touch a record 645 million tonnes, a rise of 41 million tonnes from the year before. Hearteningly enough, consumption is projected to rise to 630 million tonnes in the same year.