International

75 percent of farmers are open to innovation to combat climate change, global survey reveals

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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...

UP Farmers to Get Loans at 6% Interest Under Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, Announces CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that small and marginal farmers will get long-term loans at an effective interest...

States

177 Talukas in Karnataka Drought-Hit, Could Reach 200; Maharashtra May Face 100% Drought by September-End

Drought conditions are intensifying across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, with Karnataka set to raise drought-hit taluks...

National

Public Sector, Regional Rural Banks to Remain Open on Sunday, September 27 Ahead of Proposed Strike

Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide...

National

More than 451,000 Heat Deaths Projected from Super El Niño; India Fourth Among Countries Worst Hit

The Climate Impact Lab projects more than 451,000 additional heat-related deaths globally over the next six months due to Super El...

International

Maharashtra Sets up Cabinet Panel to Fast-Track Drought Relief, Preliminary Notification Expected by Saturday

Maharashtra has formed a cabinet sub-committee headed by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule to oversee drought relief, assess...

States

As Sugar Prices Fall, Industry Denies Excessive Profits From Brief Price Peak

Retail sugar prices have fallen 11-12% ahead of the festive season, prompting ISMA and NFCSF to deny that mills made excessive profits...

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