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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...
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
Favourable weather in the US and Brazil, combined with unfavourable conditions in...
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
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 more costly and complicated future as more countries...
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 have decided to enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector,...
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
The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases...
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