International

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...

World community should focus on globally coordinated policies: Tomar

World community should focus on globally coordinated policies: Tomar

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday...

World economy battered in 2022; India’s GDP growth rate to moderate to 5.8 pc in 2023: UN report

World economy battered in 2022; India’s GDP growth rate to moderate to 5.8 pc in 2023: UN report

A series of severe and mutually reinforcing shocks — the Covid-19 pandemic, the...

Amid escalating pension, medicare costs, UN report seeks support to ageing world

Amid escalating pension, medicare costs, UN report seeks support to ageing world

The number of people aged 65 years or older worldwide is projected to more than...

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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