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Climate change, pests hit farming; digital technologies, modern crop security hold promise: Survey

Climate change, pests hit farming; digital technologies, modern crop security hold promise: Survey

Some of the key findings from the “Farmer Voice” survey which reveals the challenges...

World leaders for immediate action to unlock more and better financing for developing countries

World leaders for immediate action to unlock more and better financing for developing countries

The SDGs aren’t just a list of goals. They carry the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations...

To transform agrifood systems, around $4 trillion needs to be mobilized by 2030: FAO

To transform agrifood systems, around $4 trillion needs to be mobilized by 2030: FAO

To change this bleak future and transform agrifood systems, FAO, DG said, it is...

Agriculture holds solutions to global water crisis, food security: FAO

Agriculture holds solutions to global water crisis, food security: FAO

Agriculture can help conserve the world’s stressed water resources and make sure...

After India ban, global rice prices hit 15-year high; sugar too gets costlier: FAO

After India ban, global rice prices hit 15-year high; sugar too gets costlier: FAO

Global rice prices reached a 15-year high in August after top exporter India banned...

Environmental uncertainty, regulatory risks may hit fish output: Report

Environmental uncertainty, regulatory risks may hit fish output: Report

The fisheries and aquaculture sectors will continue to bear the brunt of significant...

India to account for bulk of global wheat, rice output by 2032

India to account for bulk of global wheat, rice output by 2032

In the next decade, that is till the year 2032, India will contribute the most in...

Global farm output to grow by 1.1pc yearly: OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-32

Global farm output to grow by 1.1pc yearly: OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-32

The world's total agricultural production is expected to grow by 1.1% every year...

Wheat prices soar in global markets as Black Sea grain deal collapses

Wheat prices soar in global markets as Black Sea grain deal collapses

Mounting geopolitical tensions vis-a-vis Russia-Ukraine war could mean that food...

Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain

Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain

In a blow to global food security, Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal...

12.2 cr more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises: UN report

12.2 cr more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises: UN report

The 2023 edition of the report reveals that between 691 and 783 million people faced...

UNCTAD for urgent support to developing countries to attract massive investment in clean energy

UNCTAD for urgent support to developing countries to attract massive investment in clean energy

Developing countries need renewable energy investments of about $1.7 trillion annually...

Chile arrives in India to strengthen ties and increase its offer of healthy products with a seal of origin

Chile arrives in India to strengthen ties and increase its offer of healthy products with a seal of origin

The counter-season and the diversification of its exports has allowed the Latin...

Global food output set for expansion: FAO

Global food output set for expansion: FAO

While food imports by advanced economies continue to expand, the import bill for...

G20 Agri Ministers Meeting adopts outcome document after deliberations

G20 Agri Ministers Meeting adopts outcome document after deliberations

The G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting, which saw delegates discussing a plethora...

Food commodity prices down in global market; rice, sugar prices up

Food commodity prices down in global market; rice, sugar prices up

Food commodity prices in the global market declined in May, with a drop in the prices...

Horticulture output likely to surpass foodgrain production in 2025-26, reaches record 377.8 million tonnes

India's horticulture production is estimated at a record 377.78 million tonnes in 2025-26, marginally surpassing foodgrain output....

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BIS launches national standard for community seed banks to preserve indigenous seeds and strengthen climate resilience

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released IS 20201:2026, a new standard for community seed bank management. The guidelines...

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A Day After Centre Denies Urea Shortage, Punjab BJP Chief Seeks Additional DAP and Assured Urea Supply

Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has urged Union Minister J.P. Nadda to ensure additional DAP allocation and uninterrupted...

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Centre Counters Punjab Urea Shortage Claims, Says Stocks Sufficient Despite Farmers’ Statewide Protests

Punjab farmers staged protests across 22 districts over alleged urea shortages and black-marketing. However, the Centre says the state...

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Government Removes Excise Duty on Higher Ethanol-Blended Petrol, but Best-Selling E20 Excluded from Relief

The government has removed excise duty on higher ethanol-blended petrol grades E22, E25, E27 and E30 to promote ethanol use and reduce...

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Nepal Has Not Banned Indian Mango Imports, Exports Continue Under Revised Rules: Agriculture Ministry

Recent media reports claimed that Nepal had banned the import of mangoes from India. However, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers...

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