The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Quote of the day by historian and philosopher Will Durant: 'One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a...' - motivational life lessons on self-control, patience, why every situation does not require action and why doing nothing is sometimes the smartest decisionQuote of the day by Will Durant: Historian Will Durant emphasized that sometimes, doing nothing requires more wisdom than acting. He noted ...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Cold storages struggle as Gulf cargo lands in IndiaIndian cold storages are full of imported apples, avocados, and dry fruits. Shipping disruptions due to the Iran war are causing these dive...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
31 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Quote of the Day from Studio Ghibli's Castle in the Sky: ‘The world cannot live without love; no matter how many weapons you have or how great your technology might be.’Studio Ghibli's timeless animation, exemplified by 'Castle in the Sky,' teaches that love and human connection are paramount, not just tech...
24 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Amazon’s same-day perishable grocery delivery now offers thousands of fresh items from produce to seafoodAmazon’s expanded same-day perishable grocery delivery covers more than 1,000 US cities, offering thousands of fresh grocery items such as ...
14 Aug, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
How Citrus Freight is helping SMEs thrive in export marketsBengaluru-based Citrus Freight is streamlining export logistics for SMEs through its digital solutions.
17 Jun, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
Special train for farmers for faster transport of perishable itemsIndian Railways has also constructed cold storage facilities for perishables items at various locations. And depending on demand more such ...
03 Feb, 2020, 06.56 PM IST
How e-trading in fruits, vegetables can help farmers beat canny middlemenExtending e-trading to perishable produce may not see easy passage. The first foreseeable hurdle would be the resistance from traders and a...
15 Dec, 2017, 11.08 AM IST
Government irradiation facilities to boost veggies’ shelf lifeThough BARC has a small facility in Lasalgaon in Nasik which caters to farmers of nearby districts, other parts of the country face storage...
19 Jun, 2017, 10.59 AM IST
- SMC comtrade urges Centre to amend Agriculture Produce Marketing Regulation Act
SMC Comtrade has urged the Centre to expeditiously amend the Agriculture Produce Marketing Regulation Act, maintaining that its anamolies w...
22 Mar, 2011, 10.25 PM IST
- Produce or perish, Oil Ministry tells ONGC
Oil and Natural Gas Corp, nation's largest oil and gas producer, will become a marginal player if it did not set right its priorities and p...
26 Sep, 2007, 03.15 PM IST
- Frame perishable commodities
The Union food processing minister Subodh Kant Sahay is advocating the formulation of perishable commodities policy in Jharkhand.
09 Aug, 2007, 05.17 AM IST
- Budget '07: Excise duty on processed food may go
Finance Ministry is understood to be considering abolishing excise duty on food made from perishable farm produce.
15 Feb, 2007, 03.53 PM IST