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US and Iran Claim Victory After Last-Minute Ceasefire, Iran Agrees Safe Passage of Vessels Through Hormuz

US and Iran Claim Victory After Last-Minute Ceasefire, Iran Agrees Safe Passage of Vessels Through Hormuz

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after weeks of escalating conflict,...

US Wheat Area May Hit Century-Low in 2026 as Farmers Shift to Soybeans: USDA Report

US Wheat Area May Hit Century-Low in 2026 as Farmers Shift to Soybeans: USDA Report

US wheat acreage is projected to fall to a record low in 2026, according to the...

Global Wheat Outlook Stable for 2026, But Iran War Clouds Input Costs and Sowing Decisions

Global Wheat Outlook Stable for 2026, But Iran War Clouds Input Costs and Sowing Decisions

Global wheat production for 2026 is forecast at 820 million tonnes, remaining above...

FAO Food Price Index rises in March as Iran war raises energy costs, Pressure on fertilizer supplies

FAO Food Price Index rises in March as Iran war raises energy costs, Pressure on fertilizer supplies

Global food prices rose for the second straight month in March, with the FAO Food...

World Trade Organization MC14 Ends in Deadlock; E-Commerce Pact Collapses, Fisheries Talks Advance Amid India’s Push

World Trade Organization MC14 Ends in Deadlock; E-Commerce Pact Collapses, Fisheries Talks Advance Amid India’s Push

The World Trade Organization MC14 ended without consensus, deferring key decisions...

Middle East Conflict Triggers Fertiliser, Energy Shock; Raises Risks for Asia’s Agriculture and Economy: ADB

Middle East Conflict Triggers Fertiliser, Energy Shock; Raises Risks for Asia’s Agriculture and Economy: ADB

An Asian Development Bank report warns that the Middle East conflict is disrupting...

Global Initiative Calls for Overhaul of WTO Farm Trade Rules Ahead of MC14

Global Initiative Calls for Overhaul of WTO Farm Trade Rules Ahead of MC14

As the WTO’s MC14 begins today, a global initiative has called for a fundamental...

14th Ministerial Conference of WTO to Begin Today, Piyush Goyal to Lead Indian Delegation

14th Ministerial Conference of WTO to Begin Today, Piyush Goyal to Lead Indian Delegation

The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) begins in Yaoundé,...

Climate Change To Widen Mortality Gap, India Faces Uneven Heat Risks

Climate Change To Widen Mortality Gap, India Faces Uneven Heat Risks

Climate change is projected to cause ten times more people to die in poor countries...

China Boosts Grain Output, Expands Soybean Imports to Secure Food and Feed Demand

China Boosts Grain Output, Expands Soybean Imports to Secure Food and Feed Demand

China is increasing grain production, especially corn, through higher yields while...

US Rice Exports Hit by Middle East Conflict as Global Prices Soften Amid Supply Glut

US Rice Exports Hit by Middle East Conflict as Global Prices Soften Amid Supply Glut

Global rice prices ease as high supply meets weak demand, but the Middle East conflict...

WMO Warns Earth’s Climate Imbalance Threatens Global Food Security and Agriculture

WMO Warns Earth’s Climate Imbalance Threatens Global Food Security and Agriculture

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that rising climate imbalance...

Trump Postpones Iran Strikes for 5 Days After ‘Productive’ Talks, Iran Denies Negotiation

Trump Postpones Iran Strikes for 5 Days After ‘Productive’ Talks, Iran Denies Negotiation

President Trump delays military strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days after...

WTO MC14 Set to Expose Deep Divides as Key Trade Issues Head for Stalemate

WTO MC14 Set to Expose Deep Divides as Key Trade Issues Head for Stalemate

The WTO’s MC14 in Yaoundé is set to highlight deep divisions between developed and...

Global Grains Output to Hit Record 2.47 Billion Tonnes in 2025-26, Stocks to Rebuild: IGC

Global Grains Output to Hit Record 2.47 Billion Tonnes in 2025-26, Stocks to Rebuild: IGC

The International Grains Council projects record global grain production of 2,470...

Iran Retaliates with Missile Strikes on Gulf Energy Hubs After Israel Hits South Pars; Trump Warns of ‘Massive’ Response

Iran Retaliates with Missile Strikes on Gulf Energy Hubs After Israel Hits South Pars; Trump Warns of ‘Massive’ Response

Iran retaliates against Israel by striking energy hubs in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and...

Cabinet approves Rs 41,534 Crore Nutrient Based Subsidy for Kharif 2026, Rs 4,317 Crore More Than 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 41,534 crore under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme for Kharif 2026, marking a Rs 4,317 crore...

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US and Iran Claim Victory After Last-Minute Ceasefire, Iran Agrees Safe Passage of Vessels Through Hormuz

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after weeks of escalating conflict, each claiming victory. The deal includes reopening...

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RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.25 percent Amid Iran War Risks, GDP Growth Seen Slowing and Inflation Rising This Year

The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance, citing global uncertainties and the West Asia conflict....

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Skymet Predicts Below-Normal Monsoon in India for 2026, Central and Northwestern States to Face Deficits

Skymet forecasts a below-normal monsoon at 94% of LPA for 2026, citing emerging El Niño conditions. While June may see a normal start,...

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Sugar Stock to be Lowest in Nine Years, Production Estimated at 28.1 Million Tonnes

India’s sugar stock is expected to fall to a nine-year low of 4.1 million tonnes by September 2026, with production estimated at 28.1...

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ICAR Forms Special Task Force to Boost Farm Resilience Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts

ICAR has set up a Special Task Force to strengthen agricultural resilience amid global uncertainties. Key measures include expanding...

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