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Conservation of plant genetic resources shared responsibility of humanity: Agriculture Minister Tomar at GB9 of ITPGRFA
Tomar said that the aim of the Plant Treaty was to recognize the contribution of...
Session on crop diversity to be held in Delhi Sep 19-24; representatives from 202 countries to attend
There are several stakeholders in crop diversity who work together — farmers, local...
Dairying business bigger than Apple and Microsoft together, says an expert at IDF World Dairy Summit
At $800bn the consumer value of the dairying business is “bigger than the combined...
Widespread opposition to reduction target of GHG emissions from agriculture in Ireland and Canada
The agriculture ministers of various states within Canada are protesting the decision....
Russia’s consent leads to prospect of export of more than 20mn tonnes of grain from Ukraine; relief in global foodgrain crisis likely
According to the agreement, Ukraine will export grains via Turkey. Ships will carry...
More than 130 ships loaded with Ukrainian wheat stuck in Black Sea; negotiations on with Russia for exports
The UN and Turkey are holding talks with Russia for Ukrainian grain exports. The...
Decisions based on narrow set of market values of nature underpin global biodiversity crisis
The Report provides a novel and comprehensive typology of nature’s values. The authors...
India projected to surpass China as world’s most populous in 2023: World Population Prospects 2022
The global population is growing at its slowest rate since 1950, having fallen under...
50,000 wild species meet needs of billions worldwide; IPBES Report offers options to ensure sustainable use
70 per cent of the world’s poor are directly dependent on wild species. One in five...
Cascading global crises threaten human survival; SDG roadmap is the way forward
The climate crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic and an increased number of conflicts around...
Wheat prices in the global market fall by 27 per cent from record high despite Ukraine crisis
On Tuesday June 28, the wheat price was only $9.39 per bushel (approx. $313 per...
CoEs in horticulture functioning well in India with Israel’s support: Tomar
A round table meeting between Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture...
India may buy fertilizers besides crude oil on discount from Russia
India is considering importing cheap fertilizers from Russia and its ally Belarus....
Russia–Ukraine tensions likely to disrupt supply of barley and fertilizers
Russia produces 17.1 per cent of the natural gas in the world. It is the largest...
AtmaNirbhar Bharat and “vocal for local” notwithstanding, India–China trade relations are at a historical high
If the recent data are any indication, India–China trade relations are at a historical...
Road to India–Australia FTA opens; early harvest agreement in next 30 days
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the early harvest agreement...
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