Trump is giving farmers $12 billion in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with ChinaPresident Donald Trump unveiled a 12 billion dollar farm aid package. This support aims to assist farmers facing increased costs and trade ...
09 Dec, 2025, 06.59 AM IST
Donald Trump set to unveil $12 billion aid for farmers hit by trade warThe Donald Trump-led administration is set to announce a significant $12 billion farm aid package. This assistance aims to support farmers ...
08 Dec, 2025, 09.36 AM IST
US farmers bag $16 billion rescue deal as wildfires and floods trigger emergency aid - here's how to enrolUSDA $16 billion aid: American farmers facing increasing natural disaster threats will receive a significant financial boost. The USDA anno...
21 Nov, 2025, 01.53 AM IST
Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freezeUSDA's grant freeze under the Trump administration has left farmers across the U.S. facing financial instability, halting projects and risk...
10 Mar, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
Why Russia-Ukraine Black Sea grain deal's expiry mattersUkraine is a major producer of grains and oilseeds and the interruption to its exports at the outbreak of war pushed global food prices to ...
17 Jul, 2023, 10.00 PM IST
Rice, a staple for 3 billion, won't be spared by the price spike devilIndia, which accounts for 40 per cent of the world's rice exports and is its cheapest supplier, is set to boost payments to its farmers. Th...
06 Jul, 2023, 11.56 AM IST
Trump's payments to farmers hit all-time high ahead of 2020 US electionThe aid programs could be key to Trump's chances of success in swing states such as Wisconsin, Ohio, Iowa and Minnesota. Such states are ho...
19 Oct, 2020, 04.56 PM IST
View: Ensuring food security during the pandemicThe govt has announced few steps, but quantum of aid & coverage of beneficiaries should be expanded.
11 May, 2020, 10.09 PM IST
Basmati paddy prices recover on ease in US-Iran tensionsThe price of basmati increased to Rs 3,229 per quintal on Friday from Rs 3,157 in the earlier week.
20 Jan, 2020, 09.17 AM IST
Is China buying US soy? Washington shutdown keeps traders guessingThe USDA has issued announcements of grain and soybean sales over 100,000 tonnes since 1977.
29 Dec, 2018, 12.20 PM IST
How India's mango diplomacy has been winning friends and foes over the yearsThere was no dearth of Indians travelling to Cairo who wanted to bring in mangoes, but the Egyptians were strict about not letting these th...
10 Jun, 2017, 08.01 AM IST
Hybrid seed makers pin hopes on alternative cropsOf the total production capacity of seed manufacturers, nearly 50% is dedicated to alternate crop seeds while the rest is for BT cotton pro...
06 May, 2016, 11.20 AM IST
Export of government wheat remains unviable at current rate: USDALast month, the Centre had allowed export of additional 5 million tonne wheat (of 2011-12 crop) from its godowns via private trade to ease ...
08 Apr, 2013, 04.08 PM IST
- Traders eye new markets in Iran and Iraq as wheat harvest begins
With international wheat companies Cargill, Louis Dreyfus, Olam India, Glencore, and Noble yet to lease godowns, traders and warehouse owne...
05 Mar, 2012, 05.25 AM IST
- Govt may trim import duty on cotton
The government is likely to snip import duty on cotton as part of a package to sew up fibre costs for local cloth mills.
10 Apr, 2008, 03.17 AM IST
- China now a net wheat exporter
While India has become a net importer of food, Chinese farmers have sprung a surprise. For the first time in seven years, China has turned ...
11 Aug, 2006, 12.54 AM IST