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Amid Hormuz Stalemate Brent Crude Surges Past $111; Demand Destruction Fears Rise
Global oil markets remain under pressure as Brent crude crossed $111 per barrel...
WMO Signals Likely Return of El Niño by May-July 2026, Warns of Widespread Heat and Shifting Rainfall Patterns
WMO forecasts a likely return of El Niño by May-July 2026, with rising Pacific temperatures...
Global Grain Production in 2026-27 Projected to Slip By 2% Due to Soaring Fertilizer Costs
The International Grains Council (IGC) and USDA report a record-breaking 2025-26...
Iran War Drives Surge in Palm Oil Exports, Raises Global Supply Concerns
The Iran war has triggered a surge in global demand for palm oil, pushing exports...
Amazon Partners With Bayer-Backed Good Rice Alliance to Purchase Carbon Credits From Indian Rice Farmers
Amazon to offtake methane-reducing carbon credits generated by smallholder rice...
Global Dairy Surplus Pushes USDA to Allocate New Funds to Boost Exports
Rising milk production in countries like the UK and Russia has created a global...
Extreme Heat Hits Indian Farms Hard as Global Report Warns of Rising Risks to Food Systems
India’s agriculture has already faced severe losses due to extreme heat, with wheat...
FAO Alerts Asia and Pacific to Enhance Preparedness for Foot-and-Mouth Disease SAT1 Serotype
FAO calls on countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific to enhance vigilance...
Hormuz Strait Reopens After Ceasefire Signals; Oil Prices Tumble Amid Hopes of Iran War De-escalation
Iran’s move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid a Lebanon ceasefire has eased global...
The crisis in the Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percent in economic growth in 2026
A new report warns that the Middle East crisis could reduce Africa’s economic growth...
‘Super El Niño’ Threat Looms as Meteorologists Warn of Extreme Weather Risks
Meteorologists warn that 2026 could see a rare Super El Niño, with a 25% probability,...
Global Agrifood Systems Under Pressure from Conflict, Climate and Costs: FAO Warns
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that global agrifood systems...
Oil Surges Past $100 as US Moves to Blockade Hormuz, Global Energy Markets on Edge
Global oil prices crossed $100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump announced...
Global Dairy Market Faces Price Pressure Amid Oversupply, While Innovation and Regional Shifts Redefine 2026 Outlook
Global dairy prices are declining due to oversupply, especially in Europe, where...
USDA Forecast: Global Agriculture Expands with 2.98 Billion Tons Grain Output, Led by Coarse Cereals
Global agricultural production in 2025-26 shows mixed trends, with weather-driven...
Why India Withdraws Bid to Host COP33 Climate Summit in 2028?
India has withdrawn its bid to host COP33 in 2028, citing a review of national commitments....
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