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Despite decline in California Walnut production in 2024, industry leaders remain optimistic

Despite decline in California Walnut production in 2024, industry leaders remain optimistic

In addition to the updated acreage and crop estimate, the California walnut industry...

Ugandan Scientist Dr Dennis Beesigamukama named for 2024 Borlaug Field Award

Ugandan Scientist Dr Dennis Beesigamukama named for 2024 Borlaug Field Award

Dr Dennis Beesigamukama's pioneering efforts led to the creation of pest- and disease-resistant...

HUL forms independent committee to evaluate way forward for ice cream business

HUL forms independent committee to evaluate way forward for ice cream business

The board of directors of the HUL at its meeting held on Friday discussed the way...

FAO trimmed forecast for global cereal production, cereal trade likely to contract in 2024-25

FAO trimmed forecast for global cereal production, cereal trade likely to contract in 2024-25

FAO has raised its forecast for global wheat output in 2024 as well as that for...

First consignment of Indian Pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne

First consignment of Indian Pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne

APEDA facilitated the first export of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne...

Bumper Corn Crop in US Moves Global Grain Market

Bumper Corn Crop in US Moves Global Grain Market

Favourable weather in the US and Brazil, combined with unfavourable conditions in...

Air Pollution Remains the Greatest External Risk to Human Health: AQLI Report

Air Pollution Remains the Greatest External Risk to Human Health: AQLI Report

While pollution slightly dipped due largely to a trend reversal in South Asia, more...

Drought resistant HB4 wheat being planted on limited basis in Brazil and Argentina

Drought resistant HB4 wheat being planted on limited basis in Brazil and Argentina

A new drought resistant variety of wheat is set to play a vital role in South America....

Global Agriculture Trade Faces a Growing Protectionist Threat

Global Agriculture Trade Faces a Growing Protectionist Threat

Global agriculture trade faces a more costly and complicated future as more countries...

Cereal Prices Dip in Global Market, But Vegetable Oil and Sugar Prices UP

Cereal Prices Dip in Global Market, But Vegetable Oil and Sugar Prices UP

The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices...

India and Malaysia to Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation with Focus on Oil Palm

India and Malaysia to Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation with Focus on Oil Palm

India and Malaysia have decided to enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector,...

Russia Tightens Grip on Grain Industry Amid US Crop Surplus

Russia Tightens Grip on Grain Industry Amid US Crop Surplus

The Russian government has tightened its control over grain exports in a bid to...

Cereal prices decrease in global market in June, but vegetable oils, sugar and daily products become costlier

Cereal prices decrease in global market in June, but vegetable oils, sugar and daily products become costlier

The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases...

FAO Food Price Index stable in June, Global cereal output to reach an all-time high in 2024

FAO Food Price Index stable in June, Global cereal output to reach an all-time high in 2024

FAO updated its forecast for global cereal production in 2024, now pegging it at...

Amid dispute between India and Pakistan over Basmati GI tag, New Zealand rejects India’s application

Amid dispute between India and Pakistan over Basmati GI tag, New Zealand rejects India’s application

India is facing increasing difficulties in securing Geographical Indication (GI)...

India Poised to Drive Global Agricultural Market Growth, FAO-OECD Report Reveals

India Poised to Drive Global Agricultural Market Growth, FAO-OECD Report Reveals

Over the coming decade, China’s role in global food and agricultural consumption...

Indian Paper Sector has a Strong Rural Footprint Linking Farmers: IARPMA President

As India continues to face a fibre shortage, agroforestry-based production using agricultural residues such as bagasse, sarkanda,...

Agribusiness

ICRISAT's Breakthrough Could Save Groundnut Farmers from Pre-Harvest Sprouting

The breakthrough study identifies specific varieties and key genes that halt premature sprouting before harvest—a problem that currently...

National

String Bio and CLRRI Complete the First Successful Field Trial of CleanRise in Vietnam

The trial focused on CleanRise®, String Bio’s patented foliar microbial biostimulant, which enhances nutrient-use efficiency and stimulates...

Agritech

Sugarcane Crushing Gains Momentum, But Uncertainty Over Sugar MSP and Ethanol Prices

NFCSF has urged the Centre to permit additional sugar exports and correct anomalies in ethanol allocation.

Agribusiness

AIKS Calls Nationwide Protests on December 10, Rejects Seed Bill 2025 and ITPGRFA Compromise Proposal

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has announced a nationwide Protest Day on December 10, urging farmers to burn copies of the Draft...

National

Farmer Income Trails Growth in Agricultural Output

The GDP and GVA data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on November 28th clarify this picture. They also clearly show...

Opinion