International

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...

Rice export norms to certain European countries eased

Rice export norms to certain European countries eased

India has deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export...

Number of people facing acute food insecurity rises to 258 mn in 58 countries

Number of people facing acute food insecurity rises to 258 mn in 58 countries

The latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) mentioned that around 258 million...

FAO prepares anticipatory actions against impending El Nino threat

FAO prepares anticipatory actions against impending El Nino threat

According to a new report by FAO’s Global Information and Early Warning Systems...

Women’s equality improved in agrifood systems: FAO

Women’s equality improved in agrifood systems: FAO

Agrifood systems are a major employer of women globally and constitute a more important...

Half of world population lives on agrifood systems: FAO

Half of world population lives on agrifood systems: FAO

According to the new research by the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organisation...

80pc people in Asia including India live under water stress, scarcity to escalate by 2050: UN report

80pc people in Asia including India live under water stress, scarcity to escalate by 2050: UN report

The global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to increase from...

UN: 26 pc of world lacks clean drinking water, 46 pc sanitation

UN: 26 pc of world lacks clean drinking water, 46 pc sanitation

The UN World Water Development Report 2023 painted a stark picture of the huge gap...

UN report focuses on food security, nutrition in Europe, Central Asia

UN report focuses on food security, nutrition in Europe, Central Asia

the report offers fresh data and analysis of regional trends and progress made towards...

ICRISAT-Plasma Water Solutions MoU for higher crop output

ICRISAT-Plasma Water Solutions MoU for higher crop output

To address the much-debated issues of low productivity levels in India and the resultant...

India’s agri  and processed food exports up by 13pc to USD 19.69 bn; Basmati witnessed 40.26 per cent growth

India’s agri and processed food exports up by 13pc to USD 19.69 bn; Basmati witnessed 40.26 per cent growth

The overall export of APEDA products increased to USD 19.7 billion in April-December...

UP Farmers to Get Loans at 6% Interest Under Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, Announces CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that small and marginal farmers will get long-term loans at an effective interest...

States

177 Talukas in Karnataka Drought-Hit, Could Reach 200; Maharashtra May Face 100% Drought by September-End

Drought conditions are intensifying across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, with Karnataka set to raise drought-hit taluks...

National

Public Sector, Regional Rural Banks to Remain Open on Sunday, September 27 Ahead of Proposed Strike

Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide...

National

More than 451,000 Heat Deaths Projected from Super El Niño; India Fourth Among Countries Worst Hit

The Climate Impact Lab projects more than 451,000 additional heat-related deaths globally over the next six months due to Super El...

International

Maharashtra Sets up Cabinet Panel to Fast-Track Drought Relief, Preliminary Notification Expected by Saturday

Maharashtra has formed a cabinet sub-committee headed by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule to oversee drought relief, assess...

States

As Sugar Prices Fall, Industry Denies Excessive Profits From Brief Price Peak

Retail sugar prices have fallen 11-12% ahead of the festive season, prompting ISMA and NFCSF to deny that mills made excessive profits...

National