World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise significantly by year-end and next year. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are impacting agricultural inputs and tr...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Climatetech startup Mitti Labs raises $9.5 million led by Aramco VenturesClimatetech startup Mitti Labs secured nine point five million dollars in funding. This capital will expand their presence across India and...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather eve...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
America's only pesticide-free rice farm? 250,000 bats replace pesticides at this California rice farm every single nightBats protect rice farm: Every night, approximately 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats take flight from the Yolo Causeway bridge, playing a cr...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Sugar prices surge 17% in a month, mills expect more government curbsIndia's sugar prices have risen significantly in recent weeks. The government imposed stock limits to help temper these rising rates. Lower...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Food prices largely stable, edible oils see sharp rise: GovernmentRetail prices for pulses and cereals remained stable due to increased food grain production. Vegetable prices saw minimal seasonal variatio...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Global crop survey key highlight of upcoming rice conferenceThe Bharat International Rice Conference will feature a global crop survey. Future rice prices will be projected based on expected global d...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Value addition key for Tata Steel as prices fall and costs increaseTata Steel saw strong revenue growth in the June quarter, driven by higher realisations. However, global steel prices are softening, and co...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
NBA releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing StatesOf the total amount, Rs 2.47 crore has been released to research institutions that conserved and shared the rice varieties with the company...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Biryanis, pulaos and the mandi mysteryPratibha Karan, in her book Biryani, briskly explains the difference between biryani and pulao. Biryanis layer rice with other ingredients ...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Global Market: BOJ may shift to inflation-fighting mode by December, says former official WatanabeThe Bank of Japan could switch to an aggressive inflation-fighting stance as early as December 2026, accelerating interest rate hikes to qu...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Bharat atta, rice set for market return ahead of festive seasonThe government plans to resume selling subsidized Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice soon. This initiative aims to provide staples at lower prices...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Want to watch Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 in India? Crunchyroll's limited-time plan costs almost Rs 1 a dayDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 is now streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll for Indian fans. The anime film is not available on other ...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
India's January to June rice exports climb 5% as non-basmati shipments rise, sources sayIndia's rice exports grew five percent in early 2026, driven by non-basmati shipments. Higher demand from African nations boosted non-basma...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.
25 Jul, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Indian rice export prices extend gain on higher reserve price, monsoon concernsIndian rice export prices have increased for a third consecutive week. This rise is due to higher reserve prices for government sales. Floo...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST