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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Argentina's Wheat Output to Fall 23% as Black Sea War Disruptions Tighten Global Supply
Global wheat markets are facing renewed uncertainty as Argentina's wheat production is expected to decline by 23% from last year's...
Centre Considers Preserving Pulse Buffer Stocks Amid El Niño Threat, May Review Open Market Sales
The Centre is considering preserving its pulse buffer stocks amid fears of an El Niño-induced production shortfall and weak monsoon....
Government Notifies Anhydrous Ammonia Fertiliser Under FCO; Clears Way for Manufacturing in India
The Centre has notified specifications for Anhydrous Ammonia Fertiliser under the Fertiliser Control Order (FCO), allowing its manufacture...
ICAR Chief M.L. Jat Backs Balanced Biotech Regulations for Climate-Resilient Agriculture and to Boost Food Security
ICAR Director General M.L. Jat has called for a balanced, science-based regulatory framework to accelerate the safe adoption of modern...
Super El Niño Intensifies at Record Pace, Raising Risk of Hottest-Ever 2027; 91% Models Predict Strongest Event in History
Study reveals a rapidly strengthening "Super El Niño" in 2026, with a 92% chance 2027 will become the warmest year ever recorded....
