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...

Paddy procurement begins in Odisha at Rs 3,100 per quintal

The Odisha government has begun paddy procurement for the 2024-25 Kharif season, offering Rs 3,100 per quintal, including an Rs 800...

States

BKS condemns bar association for not defending farmers in stubble-burning cases

The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) has condemned the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association's decision not to represent farmers in...

States

Global soil conference 2024 highlights need to boost soil fertility for food security

The Global Soil Conference 2024, held in Delhi from November 19-22, focuses on soil health amidst food security, climate change, and...

National

ICRA Projects Agricultural GVA Growth at 3.5 percent in Q2 FY2025

ICRA projects India's GDP growth to dip to 6.5 percent in Q2 FY2025 from 6.7 percent, with GVA growth easing to 6.6 percent. Agriculture...

National

ISB launches centre of excellence for aerial and water robotics 

The Indian School of Business (ISB), IIIT-Delhi, and DRIIV have launched the Centre of Excellence for Aerial and Water Robotics (CoE-AWRDS)....

Agritech

National spice conference explores opportunities for FPOs in global markets

The World Spice Organisation (WSO) concluded the 3rd National Spice Conference (NSC) 2024 in Ahmedabad, focusing on the "Sustainable...

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