International
Why India Withdraws Bid to Host COP33 Climate Summit in 2028?
India has withdrawn its bid to host COP33 in 2028, citing a review of national commitments....
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,...
US Wheat Area May Hit Century-Low in 2026 as Farmers Shift to Soybeans: USDA Report
US wheat acreage is projected to fall to a record low in 2026, according to the...
Global Wheat Outlook Stable for 2026, But Iran War Clouds Input Costs and Sowing Decisions
Global wheat production for 2026 is forecast at 820 million tonnes, remaining above...
FAO Food Price Index rises in March as Iran war raises energy costs, Pressure on fertilizer supplies
Global food prices rose for the second straight month in March, with the FAO Food...
World Trade Organization MC14 Ends in Deadlock; E-Commerce Pact Collapses, Fisheries Talks Advance Amid India’s Push
The World Trade Organization MC14 ended without consensus, deferring key decisions...
Middle East Conflict Triggers Fertiliser, Energy Shock; Raises Risks for Asia’s Agriculture and Economy: ADB
An Asian Development Bank report warns that the Middle East conflict is disrupting...
Global Initiative Calls for Overhaul of WTO Farm Trade Rules Ahead of MC14
As the WTO’s MC14 begins today, a global initiative has called for a fundamental...
14th Ministerial Conference of WTO to Begin Today, Piyush Goyal to Lead Indian Delegation
The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) begins in Yaoundé,...
Climate Change To Widen Mortality Gap, India Faces Uneven Heat Risks
Climate change is projected to cause ten times more people to die in poor countries...
China Boosts Grain Output, Expands Soybean Imports to Secure Food and Feed Demand
China is increasing grain production, especially corn, through higher yields while...
US Rice Exports Hit by Middle East Conflict as Global Prices Soften Amid Supply Glut
Global rice prices ease as high supply meets weak demand, but the Middle East conflict...
WMO Warns Earth’s Climate Imbalance Threatens Global Food Security and Agriculture
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that rising climate imbalance...
Trump Postpones Iran Strikes for 5 Days After ‘Productive’ Talks, Iran Denies Negotiation
President Trump delays military strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days after...
WTO MC14 Set to Expose Deep Divides as Key Trade Issues Head for Stalemate
The WTO’s MC14 in Yaoundé is set to highlight deep divisions between developed and...
Global Grains Output to Hit Record 2.47 Billion Tonnes in 2025-26, Stocks to Rebuild: IGC
The International Grains Council projects record global grain production of 2,470...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
