International
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
APEDA facilitated the first export of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne...
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
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
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 more costly and complicated future as more countries...
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 have decided to enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector,...
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
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 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
India is facing increasing difficulties in securing Geographical Indication (GI)...
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...
Only 17% SDGs are on track, food security in danger as 122 mn more people suffered from hunger
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024 by the UN says that Only 17 percent...
IDF First Regional Conference in Kochi from 26th June
The 3-day conference, themed “Farmer Centric Innovations in Dairying” will feature...
Global Cereal Prices Surge in May Amid Crop Concerns and Supply Chain Disruptions
In many countries monitored by FAO, domestic staple food prices remained at high...
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Centre Counters Punjab Urea Shortage Claims, Says Stocks Sufficient Despite Farmers’ Statewide Protests
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Government Removes Excise Duty on Higher Ethanol-Blended Petrol, but Best-Selling E20 Excluded from Relief
The government has removed excise duty on higher ethanol-blended petrol grades E22, E25, E27 and E30 to promote ethanol use and reduce...
Nepal Has Not Banned Indian Mango Imports, Exports Continue Under Revised Rules: Agriculture Ministry
Recent media reports claimed that Nepal had banned the import of mangoes from India. However, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers...
