Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
States asked to focus on sowing pulses, oilseedsIndia's government is urging states to focus on pulses and oilseeds for the upcoming kharif sowing season. This directive comes amid predic...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Why Asia's oil lifeline can't survive on US crude aloneAsian nations are receiving more crude oil from the United States. However, these increased shipments cannot fully replace oil lost due to ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
White House unveils massive US-China accords on trade and Iran, silences Taiwan flashpointThe White House released details of President Trump's China visit. Major trade deals were struck, including aircraft purchases and agricult...
18 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran agreement; omits TaiwanThe US and China have agreed to create new trade and investment boards and build a more stable economic relationship based on fairness and ...
18 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Pageantry over policy: Takeaways from Trump's China tripPresident Trump's state visit to Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping yielded few concrete outcomes on key issues like Iran, trade, an...
16 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
US, China will have 'a fantastic future together', Trump tells Xi at Beijing meetingChinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Beijing. The leaders engaged in high-level discussions. Topics included t...
14 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Can China's Xi rescue Trump from a bruising West Asia war?Donald Trump seeks a significant win from his upcoming China trip to bolster his reputation and aid midterm election prospects. The meeting...
12 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Kharif reset: Farmers may ditch paddy and maize for soybean, pulses amid monsoon fearsAs the kharif season approaches, farmers are leaning towards cultivating oilseeds like soybean and pulses such as urad and masur, primarily...
12 May, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
India can't afford rising import dependence on edible oil: Industry body SEA on PM appealThe Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce edible oil consumption, saying lo...
11 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visitPresident Donald Trump is set to visit China soon. He has previously praised Chinese leader Xi Jinping. However, trade disputes and China's...
10 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
World’s most important bromance revived as Trump heads to ChinaDonald Trump's upcoming Beijing visit marks his return to a personal diplomacy with Xi Jinping, a relationship that has navigated trade war...
08 May, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Soybean crisis: Zero orders from China sparks dire warning from desperate farmer ahead of harvestUS soybean farmers crisis: American soybean farmers face a big problem as harvest nears. China, usually the biggest buyer, has not placed a...
11 Sep, 2025, 01.10 AM IST
Mahayuti's hour of reckoning: Can soybean and onions flip the exit poll predictions in MaharashtraMaharashtra's upcoming election results hinge on agrarian distress, particularly plummeting soybean and onion prices. While the ruling BJP-...
22 Nov, 2024, 05.35 PM IST