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Smart rice policy would be niceIn the 2026-27 cycle, India's rice production is projected to fall by 6.5% compared to the previous year, largely due to monsoon rainfall b...
Indian agriculture enters new phase as diets, incomes and climate reshape farming: ReportThe first phase, from roughly 1967 to 1995, was dominated by the need to achieve food security, says the paper.
India takes battle against junk food to shops near schoolsIndia is proposing regulations to ban the sale of unhealthy food within 50 metres of schools. This initiative aims to reduce rising obesity...
After S&P & Fitch, ADB raises India's growth aim to 7% but El Nino clouds food storyIndia's economy is demonstrating resilience, leading to raised growth forecasts from institutions like the Asian Development Bank. However,...
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meetingUnited States energy ministers met in Houston, promoting domestic production and energy independence. Washington's policies aim to reverse ...
US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol outputThe United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that India’s rice stocks ...
A dozen ingredients show India's mounting food inflation riskIndia’s everyday thali is getting costlier as weak monsoon rains, the Iran and Ukraine wars and rising demand for crops used in biofuels pu...
PepsiCo India inaugurates state-of-the-art foods manufacturing facility in NalbariWith an investment of Rs 778 crore, the facility is PepsiCo India’s first food plant in Assam and fifth food manufacturing plant in India. ...
From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture
Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paperA research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while ...
From dialogue to delivery: Turning 3 decades of ASEAN-India agri-cooperation into farmers’ prosperityAs officials and ministers from India and the 11 ASEAN member states gather in New Delhi for a two-day meeting, the substance of this partn...
How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsIndia faces below-average monsoon rains and higher temperatures this September. This rainfall deficit impacts summer crops entering critica...
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
Govt sets paddy procurement target at 708.64 lakh tons in KMS 2026-27, lower than actuals of last 3 yrsThe Centre has set a paddy procurement target of 708.64 lakh tonne for the upcoming Kharif season. This target is lower than actual procure...
Kharge dismisses Modi's GDP video as 'PR on economy', flags rise in prices, joblessnessCriticising PM Modi's economic claims, Kharge said common people face unemployment, price rise and inequality. He highlighted unemployment ...
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREFOver 3,300 buyers from 138 countries registered for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference. This wide geographical spread highli...
Google’s India-first AI models for agriculture are finding applications beyond IndiaGoogle's agricultural AI models, developed in India, have expanded their reach to eleven countries, facilitating advancements in farming an...
India's rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversificationIndia's rice exports to key markets saw value and volume increases recently. The Bharat International Rice Conference aims to boost these e...