International
BRICS Grain Exchange: A Potential Game-Changer for Global Trade Amidst Challenges
The five founding BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa...
Failure to act now may cause a temperature rise of 3.1°C, UN report warns
According to the report, the 1.5°C goal will be gone within a few years unless nations...
ICRISAT appoints Dr Himanshu Pathak as Director General Designate
Dr Pathak’s official tenure as Director General will begin next year, as ICRISAT...
Japan Faces Rice Crisis as It Restricted Production to Maintain High Prices
The Japanese government’s policy of restricting rice production to maintain high...
FAO and IFAD launch 'Global Family Farming Forum' to support sustainable agrifood systems
The joint FAO-IFAD event highlights their contribution in transforming agrifood...
Water crisis puts more than half of the world’s food production at risk by 2050: Report
In a landmark report, The Economics of Water: Valuing the Hydrological Cycle as...
India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, trails behind Nepal and Bangladesh
India ranks 105th out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index, indicating...
Russian wheat price at three months high amid drought and supply cuts
Recently the Russian regions of Oryol declared an emergency on extreme drought conditions....
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
The Farmer Voice survey, commissioned by Bayer, gathered insights from over 2,000...
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
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
In addition to the updated acreage and crop estimate, the California walnut industry...
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
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 has raised its forecast for global wheat output in 2024 as well as that for...
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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....
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,...
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...
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...
