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Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...18 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST- Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decadesAustralia's weather bureau has warned of an El Nino forming in the tropical Pacific. This weather pattern could become one of the strongest...16 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Australian weather bureau says El Nino event underway in tropical PacificAustralia's weather bureau has confirmed an El Nino event is active. Atmospheric signs point to a strong to very strong El Nino. This pheno...16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
- India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
- El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAOIndia faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stre...15 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.05 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Italy and India set to upgrade ties during PM Modi's visit to RomeNarendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni are set to strengthen diplomatic and trade relations during Modi’s visit to Rome by upgrading India-Italy ...21 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- PM Modi returns home after five-nation tourPrime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to New Delhi. His five-nation tour included the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. Duri...21 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
- 'India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors,' says MEA Secy (West)India and Italy elevated their Strategic Partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's visit, signing key agr...21 May, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
- FAO confers Agricola Medal on PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations honor...20 May, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warnsA critical warning from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization highlights a looming global food price crisis. The closure of ...20 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- UAE rejects Iran's 'direct involvement' claims in West Asia conflict, says allegations will not shake its "principled positions"The UAE has vehemently rejected Iran's accusations of direct involvement in aggression against Tehran during the West Asia conflict. Minist...16 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
- Food prices rise to highest in three years on Iran war costsConsumers may face higher food bills soon. The United Nations' food-commodity price index shows significant gains, with vegetable oils, mea...09 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
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