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Walnuts from Chile launched in India

Walnuts from Chile launched in India

ChileNut, the grower and exporter association of Chilean walnuts, with the support...

UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2021: Renewed international support is needed for developing countries

UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2021: Renewed international support is needed for developing countries

UNCTAD’s TDR 2021 says this year will see the global economy bounce back thanks...

India, Israel sign a three-year work programme agreement for development of cooperation in agriculture

India, Israel sign a three-year work programme agreement for development of cooperation in agriculture

India and Israel are implementing the “Indo-Israel Agricultural Project Centres...

Improve the lives of people where they are: UN

Improve the lives of people where they are: UN

The World Social Report 2021, titled “Reconsidering Rural Development”, has been...

Pakistan does a U-turn on the decision to import from India though sugar prices are at Rs 96-100 a kilo

Pakistan does a U-turn on the decision to import from India though sugar prices are at Rs 96-100 a kilo

There was some bustle in the trade relations between India and Pakistan for a couple...

Exports decline by 15.5 per cent in first nine months but agri exports go up by 9.8 per cent

Exports decline by 15.5 per cent in first nine months but agri exports go up by 9.8 per cent

The merchandise exports of the country registered a 15.5 per cent decline during...

Its time to focus on Agriculture Diplomacy

Its time to focus on Agriculture Diplomacy

Diplomacy is rarely associated with agriculture. The skills of professional foreign...

Farm Subsidies and Why We Need Effective Disciplines in the WTO

Farm Subsidies and Why We Need Effective Disciplines in the WTO

Agricultural subsidies’ discipline of the Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) under the...

Cabinet approves Rs 41,534 Crore Nutrient Based Subsidy for Kharif 2026, Rs 4,317 Crore More Than 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 41,534 crore under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme for Kharif 2026, marking a Rs 4,317 crore...

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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...

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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....

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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