International

Global Market Sees Across-the-Board Increase in Major Food Commodity Prices in September, Sugar Prices up by 10 Percent

Global Market Sees Across-the-Board Increase in Major Food Commodity Prices in September, Sugar Prices up by 10 Percent

The FAO Sugar Price Index registered the largest increase in September, rising by...

75 percent of farmers are open to innovation to combat climate change, global survey reveals

75 percent of farmers are open to innovation to combat climate change, global survey reveals

The Farmer Voice survey, commissioned by Bayer, gathered insights from over 2,000...

Global Rice Production Still Set for Record, Despite USDA Downgrade

Global Rice Production Still Set for Record, Despite USDA Downgrade

Despite a recent downward revision by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), global...

To Boost Agricultural Exports Russia Aims to Expand Arable Land

To Boost Agricultural Exports Russia Aims to Expand Arable Land

In an effort to strengthen its position as a global agricultural powerhouse and...

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...

US Unveils Major Farm Relief Package to Support Crop and Dairy Producers Amid Market Stress

The US government has announced a major farm relief initiative, including $12 billion in bridge payments for crop producers and a...

International

Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2026 season

The Union Cabinet has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season, setting it at ₹12,027 per quintal for...

National

Tractor Sales, Production Cross One Million in 11 Months, What’s Fueling the Booming Tractor Market?

India’s tractor industry crossed the one-million-unit mark in production and sales within just 11 months of 2025, a first in the country’s...

National

Government Initiates Search for Next NDDB Chief; Applications Open Till Dec 20

The central government has initiated the formal process to appoint a new Chairperson for the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB),...

National

India Needs a Unified Farm Policy and Research Focused on Small Farmers: Dr. R.S. Paroda

At the Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave and Awards 2025, Dr. R.S. Paroda called for unified agricultural policies, incentives instead...

National

Haryana CM Releases Rs 116 Crore Compensation to 53,821 Farmers for Crop Loss Due to Floods

Over 5.29 lakh farmers registered 31 lakh acres of crop area on the compensation portal for Kharif 2025. After verification, 53,821...

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