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
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El NinoThe effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Ind...
02 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Bardhaman’s potato economy in focus as farmers weigh choices amid Bengal pollsIn Purba Bardhaman, potato farmers face price caps, weak markets and migration woes. As elections near, discontent simmers, but TMC still a...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Fish, meat & West Bengal elections: It’s about money and not politicsWest Bengal Elections BJP vs TMC: Political campaigns in West Bengal are creatively using fish and meat, staples of Bengali culture, to con...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
El Nino impact: Which stocks will burn & which will fire up as market braces for heat waveIndia faces a strong El Niño, threatening below-normal rainfall and impacting agriculture. While rural-linked sectors like two-wheelers and...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Rice prices in Asia soar as Iran war fallout threatens supplyThai rice prices have seen their sharpest rise in over two years, driven by escalating fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran conflic...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
How El Nino-driven weaker monsoon rains could impact IndiaThe monsoon outlook for India in 2026 paints a worrying picture, with an anticipated El Niño likely to disrupt normal rainfall patterns. Th...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Asia Rice: India rates at 3-month high; demand fears grip Thai, Vietnam tradersIndia's rice export prices have climbed to a near three-month high due to increased local paddy costs, despite weak global demand. Traders ...
04 Jan, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
As FCI buffer swells, exporters demand lifting of curbs on riceThe retail and wholesale inflation in rice has been in double digits since last year. India, the largest exporter of rice, banned export of...
26 Jun, 2024, 12.29 PM IST
India allows export of non-Basmati white rice to MauritiusThe exports of rice to Mauritius are permitted through National Cooperative Exports Limited, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said ...
07 May, 2024, 11.43 AM IST
India's basmati rice exports to fall as Pakistan's surgeIndia's basmati rice exports are expected to decrease in 2024 due to increased competition from Pakistan, which is offering the grain at mo...
29 Feb, 2024, 04.15 PM IST
UN bars Indian rice exporters from participating in World Food Programme due to export banHowever, it has been shipping rice to friendly and neighbouring nations such as Indonesia, Senegal, Gambia, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldi...
17 Jan, 2024, 02.46 PM IST
Export of basmati rice priced below $1,200/tonne haltedThe commerce and industry ministry said on Sunday that it directed trade promotion body Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Dev...
28 Aug, 2023, 12.08 AM IST
Indian rice export rates hit five-year high on thin suppliesIndia, earlier in June this year, had hiked the price at which it would purchase new-season common rice paddy from farmers by 7%.
30 Jun, 2023, 10.24 AM IST