International
Sugar prices hit 13-year high in int'l market; wheat, rice, edible oils cheaper
The prices of edible oils, dairy and meat products decreased in the international...
Basic staple food products become costlier in developing nations: UNCTAD
A latest UNCTAD report has noted that the commodity group where the impact of recent...
India exporting 75,000 ton non-basmati rice to UAE
The government has cleared exports of 75,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to...
Climate change, pests hit farming; digital technologies, modern crop security hold promise: Survey
Some of the key findings from the “Farmer Voice” survey which reveals the challenges...
World leaders for immediate action to unlock more and better financing for developing countries
The SDGs aren’t just a list of goals. They carry the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations...
To transform agrifood systems, around $4 trillion needs to be mobilized by 2030: FAO
To change this bleak future and transform agrifood systems, FAO, DG said, it is...
Agriculture holds solutions to global water crisis, food security: FAO
Agriculture can help conserve the world’s stressed water resources and make sure...
After India ban, global rice prices hit 15-year high; sugar too gets costlier: FAO
Global rice prices reached a 15-year high in August after top exporter India banned...
Environmental uncertainty, regulatory risks may hit fish output: Report
The fisheries and aquaculture sectors will continue to bear the brunt of significant...
India to account for bulk of global wheat, rice output by 2032
In the next decade, that is till the year 2032, India will contribute the most in...
Global farm output to grow by 1.1pc yearly: OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-32
The world's total agricultural production is expected to grow by 1.1% every year...
Wheat prices soar in global markets as Black Sea grain deal collapses
Mounting geopolitical tensions vis-a-vis Russia-Ukraine war could mean that food...
Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain
In a blow to global food security, Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal...
12.2 cr more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises: UN report
The 2023 edition of the report reveals that between 691 and 783 million people faced...
UNCTAD for urgent support to developing countries to attract massive investment in clean energy
Developing countries need renewable energy investments of about $1.7 trillion annually...
Chile arrives in India to strengthen ties and increase its offer of healthy products with a seal of origin
The counter-season and the diversification of its exports has allowed the Latin...
RECOMMENDED
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,...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
