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Iran-origin UN Scientist Kaveh Madani Wins 2026 Stockholm Water Prize for 'Water Bankruptcy' Research
Iranian-born UN scientist Kaveh Madani has been awarded the 2026 Stockholm Water...
Iran Conflict Triggers China to Expand Fertilizer Export Curbs Beyond Urea
Despite being one of the world’s largest producers of fertilizers, China is not...
Soybean Prices Firm Up as Global Soy Oil Crosses $1,100/Tonne on Middle East Tensions
Global soybean prices are strengthening as soybean oil rises above $1,100 per tonne...
US House Panel Advances New Farm Bill After Eight Years, Sparks Debate Over Pesticides, Ethanol and Food Aid
After nearly eight years without a new farm law, the US House Agriculture Committee...
USTR Targets India and 15 Nations in New Section 301 Investigations Amid Trade Deal Uncertainty
The U.S. Trade Representative has launched Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974...
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten $4.2 Billion Middle East Dairy Trade
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt dairy shipments to the...
El Niño Likely Until May, Super El Niño Signs By August, Likely To Impact Indian Monsoon
Meteorological models suggest that El Niño may develop in the Pacific Ocean by May...
Global Wheat Production to Decline Nearly 3% in 2026 Despite Record Cereal Supply Outlook
Global wheat production is projected to decline nearly 3 percent to 810 million...
Global food prices rise in February after five-month decline: FAO Food Price Index
Global food commodity prices rose in February 2026 as the FAO Food Price Index increased...
Commodity Trading Week Europe set for May 6-7 as grain traders warn of mounting global market pressures
Commodity Trading Week Europe will be held on May 6-7 in London as global grain...
Iran Conflict Disrupts Gulf Shipping, Rattles Global Agriculture and Fertilizer Trade
Escalating conflict involving Iran has disrupted shipping across the Strait of Hormuz...
The Real Story Behind India Overtaking China in Rice Production: Productivity Remains the Bigger Challenge
India’s average productivity stands at about 3.5 tonnes per hectare in paddy terms...
Trump Imposes New 10% Global Tariff, Says No Change to India-US Deal
The Supreme Court of the United States struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping global...
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Global Tariffs, Relief For India And Other Nations
The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation...
U.S. Government Announces $40 Million Award to CIMMYT to Bolster Global Food Security
A renewed $40 million commitment from the U.S. Government to advance science-driven...
US–Bangladesh Trade Deal Opens a Side Door? Why India’s Farm Sector Is Watching Closely
The new U.S.–Bangladesh trade agreement may appear bilateral, but its ripple effects...
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US and Iran Claim Victory After Last-Minute Ceasefire, Iran Agrees Safe Passage of Vessels Through Hormuz
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after weeks of escalating conflict, each claiming victory. The deal includes reopening...
RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.25 percent Amid Iran War Risks, GDP Growth Seen Slowing and Inflation Rising This Year
The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance, citing global uncertainties and the West Asia conflict....
Skymet Predicts Below-Normal Monsoon in India for 2026, Central and Northwestern States to Face Deficits
Skymet forecasts a below-normal monsoon at 94% of LPA for 2026, citing emerging El Niño conditions. While June may see a normal start,...
Sugar Stock to be Lowest in Nine Years, Production Estimated at 28.1 Million Tonnes
India’s sugar stock is expected to fall to a nine-year low of 4.1 million tonnes by September 2026, with production estimated at 28.1...
ICAR Forms Special Task Force to Boost Farm Resilience Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts
ICAR has set up a Special Task Force to strengthen agricultural resilience amid global uncertainties. Key measures include expanding...
