International

Prices of grains fall in global market, vegetable oil, sugar cost more: FAO

Prices of grains fall in global market, vegetable oil, sugar cost more: FAO

The FAO Cereal Price Index decreased by 3.0 percent from October. International...

FAO forecasts 3.6 MT more world cereal production in 2023

FAO forecasts 3.6 MT more world cereal production in 2023

The forecast for world cereal production in 2023 has been raised by 3.6 million...

Drought related impacts reach 'unprecedented emergency': UN report

Drought related impacts reach 'unprecedented emergency': UN report

At least 23 countries, including India, declared drought emergencies at a national...

FAO Yearbook highlights impact of disasters on agriculture

FAO Yearbook highlights impact of disasters on agriculture

Disasters are estimated to have caused production losses in crops and livestock...

COP28: FAO shapes climate agenda with agrifood solutions

COP28: FAO shapes climate agenda with agrifood solutions

As the world grapples with the urgency of climate action, the Food and Agriculture...

More seed varieties may be added to global 'food basket'

More seed varieties may be added to global 'food basket'

The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture’s Governing...

Why agrifood systems must be at the core of climate action: COP28 preview with FAO climate expert

Why agrifood systems must be at the core of climate action: COP28 preview with FAO climate expert

As the world gears up for the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or...

Samarkand Event to focus on sand and dust storms posing threat to food security

Samarkand Event to focus on sand and dust storms posing threat to food security

Threats posed by sand and dust storms to food security, human health and the environment...

Climate, geopolitical tension pose risk before global food production: FAO report

Climate, geopolitical tension pose risk before global food production: FAO report

Extreme weather events, rising geopolitical tensions and sudden policy changes pose...

Despite export ban, India unable to lower food inflation to desired level: World Grain journal

Despite export ban, India unable to lower food inflation to desired level: World Grain journal

Despite banning wheat exports, Indian domestic wheat prices still increased in 2023.Domestic...

Italian Trade Agency to present Innovation and Sustainability at Food Speciality Show in Dubai

Italian Trade Agency to present Innovation and Sustainability at Food Speciality Show in Dubai

Italy, renowned for its rich culinary heritage, is making headlines for a different...

Hidden costs of global agrifood systems worth at least $10 trillion: FAO

Hidden costs of global agrifood systems worth at least $10 trillion: FAO

Current agrifood systems impose huge hidden costs on health, environment and society,...

Int'l quotations for rice, wheat, palm oil, pig meat drop: FAO

Int'l quotations for rice, wheat, palm oil, pig meat drop: FAO

The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined moderately in October, down...

India allows export of over 10 lakh tonnes of non-basmati white rice to seven countries

India allows export of over 10 lakh tonnes of non-basmati white rice to seven countries

The government has permitted exports of 10,34,800 tonnes of non-basmati white rice...

India takes stage at Int’l Plant-Based Foods Summit in Brussels

India takes stage at Int’l Plant-Based Foods Summit in Brussels

The global plant-based foods industry united on October 12-13 in Brussels, Belgium,...

Disasters cause crop loss totalling $3.8 tn in over 30 years: FAO

Disasters cause crop loss totalling $3.8 tn in over 30 years: FAO

Natural and man-made disasters have caused $3.8 trillion in crop and livestock loses...

Arya.ag's NBFC Crosses ₹2000 Crore Milestone in Commodity Finance

Unlike traditional lending models, Arya.ag's approach is anchored in financing against actual grain stored across India's heartland,...

Agribusiness

India’s Cotton Area Set to Decline in 2025-26 Amid Crop Shift: USDA Report

Despite the decline in planted area, India’s cotton production is projected at 25 million 480 lb. bales, based on the expectation...

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Reimagining Indian Seafood: Growth of Aquaculture in India

In order to harness the potential of aquaculture, India needs to prioritize five key areas to help transform the scene

Opinion

Global Soil Moisture in 'Permanent' Decline Due to Climate Change

A recent study published in Science reveals a concerning and potentially irreversible decline in global soil moisture levels since...

International

AIKS Calls for Withdrawal from Unequal Trade Negotiations with USA

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has issued a strong statement demanding that the Indian government withdraw from ongoing trade negotiations...

National

Cabinet Approves Rs 37,216 Crore Subsidy for P&K Fertilizers in Kharif Season

A subsidy of ₹37,216.15 crore will be provided for the Kharif 2025 season, which is approximately ₹13,000 crore more than the subsidy...

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