International

12.2 cr more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises: UN report

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

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

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...

Global food output set for expansion: FAO

Global food output set for expansion: FAO

While food imports by advanced economies continue to expand, the import bill for...

G20 Agri Ministers Meeting adopts outcome document after deliberations

G20 Agri Ministers Meeting adopts outcome document after deliberations

The G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting, which saw delegates discussing a plethora...

Food commodity prices down in global market; rice, sugar prices up

Food commodity prices down in global market; rice, sugar prices up

Food commodity prices in the global market declined in May, with a drop in the prices...

Rice export norms to certain European countries eased

Rice export norms to certain European countries eased

India has deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export...

Number of people facing acute food insecurity rises to 258 mn in 58 countries

Number of people facing acute food insecurity rises to 258 mn in 58 countries

The latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) mentioned that around 258 million...

FAO prepares anticipatory actions against impending El Nino threat

FAO prepares anticipatory actions against impending El Nino threat

According to a new report by FAO’s Global Information and Early Warning Systems...

Women’s equality improved in agrifood systems: FAO

Women’s equality improved in agrifood systems: FAO

Agrifood systems are a major employer of women globally and constitute a more important...

Half of world population lives on agrifood systems: FAO

Half of world population lives on agrifood systems: FAO

According to the new research by the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organisation...

80pc people in Asia including India live under water stress, scarcity to escalate by 2050: UN report

80pc people in Asia including India live under water stress, scarcity to escalate by 2050: UN report

The global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to increase from...

UN: 26 pc of world lacks clean drinking water, 46 pc sanitation

UN: 26 pc of world lacks clean drinking water, 46 pc sanitation

The UN World Water Development Report 2023 painted a stark picture of the huge gap...

UN report focuses on food security, nutrition in Europe, Central Asia

UN report focuses on food security, nutrition in Europe, Central Asia

the report offers fresh data and analysis of regional trends and progress made towards...

ICRISAT-Plasma Water Solutions MoU for higher crop output

ICRISAT-Plasma Water Solutions MoU for higher crop output

To address the much-debated issues of low productivity levels in India and the resultant...

India’s agri  and processed food exports up by 13pc to USD 19.69 bn; Basmati witnessed 40.26 per cent growth

India’s agri and processed food exports up by 13pc to USD 19.69 bn; Basmati witnessed 40.26 per cent growth

The overall export of APEDA products increased to USD 19.7 billion in April-December...

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...

States

DCM Shriram Ltd and Bayer CropScience Ltd Sign MoU to Advance Sustainable and Future-Ready Agriculture

The MoU establishes a strategic framework for collaboration across areas such as agri-inputs, digital advisory, sustainable farming...

Agribusiness

Rural Voice Awards Honour Leaders Transforming Indian Agriculture Through Science, Innovation and Sustainable Farming

The Rural Voice Agriculture Awards 2025 honoured Dr. A.K. Singh for path-breaking Basmati research, Mahyco’s Dr. Rajendra Barwale...

National

Self-Reliant Agriculture Hinges on Stronger Research Investment- Experts at the Rural Voice Conclave

Experts at the Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave & Awards 2025 stressed that India cannot achieve self-reliance in agriculture without...

National