Canada, India officials express optimism over trade pact talksCanada and India are making progress on a free trade deal. Officials are optimistic about reaching an agreement this year. This renewed eng...
31 May, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsAs far as India is concerned, the biggest pain point from the US-Iran war in the Gulf region has been the spike in the prices of not only o...
06 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Israel-Iran war: India rapeseed sales shift to private traders as war lifts edible oil pricesIndian farmers are selling rapeseed to private traders. Market prices are higher than government rates. This is due to a rally in edible oi...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Canadian farmers may end up paying the price for Justin Trudeau's adventurismCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations linking the Indian government to the murder of a Canadian citizen have strained ties b...
27 Sep, 2023, 12.36 PM IST
India counting on potash supplies despite diplomatic row with Canada: OfficialsIndia is expected to have no difficulty in obtaining potash from foreign suppliers, despite strained relations with Canada, according to in...
21 Sep, 2023, 10.42 AM IST
India gets market access for exporting banana, baby corn to CanadaCanada has given approval for export of fresh bananas with immediate effect, while outbound shipment of baby corn will begin from this mont...
10 Apr, 2022, 10.16 AM IST
India boosts fertiliser imports from Canada, Israel as Russian supply disrupted"This time we have made advance preparations for kharif (summer sown crop) season. We need about 30 million tonnes of fertilisers and arran...
16 Mar, 2022, 10.11 AM IST
- Unscientific criticism has cost farmers a fortune: GM mustard developer (IANS interview)
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) As controversy grips the indigenously-developed Genetically Modified (GM) mustard -- a crop which scientists say w...
25 Oct, 2016, 01.10 PM IST
As demand grows, now lentils from Canada will feed IndiaWith vegetarians in Asia hungry for lentils, chickpeas and other sources of protein, North American farmers are swapping out wheat in favou...
24 Mar, 2016, 03.44 AM IST
- David Bergvinson to be next ICRISAT Director General
Prior to joining the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dr Bergvinson was a senior scientist with the International Maize and Wheat Improve...
27 Jun, 2014, 02.44 PM IST
Genetically modified crops gaining ground in China: ReportChina has developed four million hectares genetically modified (GM) crops, becoming one of the world leaders in biotech farming, a report o...
07 Mar, 2013, 02.53 PM IST
- GM crops gaining ground in China: Report
China has developed four million hectares genetically modified (GM) crops a report on the status of commercialised GM crops said.
07 Mar, 2013, 01.33 PM IST
- Pulses import bill may go up as rains damage Canada crop
Prices of pulses may rise marginally in import-dependent India due to heavy crop damage in the Sasketchewan and Manitoba provinces of Canad...
11 Aug, 2010, 04.06 AM IST
- No relief in sight for pulses import cost
The country's fat pulses import bill is unlikely to ease as there is no sign of prices coming down in Canada, India's largest source for im...
18 Dec, 2007, 05.01 PM IST
- Good wheat crop poised to keep global prices stable
India is unlikely to influence global wheat prices this year, thanks to estimates of a good local crop and lower import demand.
17 Apr, 2007, 01.39 AM IST
- Oz rains add flavour to Bikaneri bhujiya
Besan is the backbone of India’s ethnic snack food and mithai industry. Demand for besan is steady throughout the year, with a spurt in the...
25 Jan, 2007, 12.07 AM IST