US fertilizer imports from Hormuz-affected ports fell to zero in May, data showThis disruption, stemming from the Iran conflict, has caused fertilizer prices to soar, intensifying strains on American farmers and raisin...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlookIndian farmers are planting more soybeans this year. Higher prices for soybeans are making them more profitable than corn. Forecasts of les...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbookThe Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and...
21 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
20 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Wheat rises as drought knocks US crop rating to 30-year lowChicago wheat futures saw a rise on Tuesday. This followed a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report indicated a 30-year...
20 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Soybeans fall as China summit leaves US farmers seeking detailsSoybean futures dropped, reflecting market skepticism about the vague assurances. While China pledged "double-digit billion" annual purchas...
19 May, 2026, 11.06 AM 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
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Slovakia-India: Century-Old Partnership Being Redefined for the FutureSlovakia and India are strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, celebrating 33 years of relations with recent high-level visits. The upc...
14 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
14 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetiteMarket watchers anticipate a farm deal at the upcoming U.S.-China summit, potentially expanding Beijing's purchases of grains and meat. How...
12 May, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bitesA strong El Nino is expected in the second half of 2026. This will bring hotter, drier weather to Asia. Crops and food supplies will be aff...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
India's corn exports plunge as local prices rally on strong demandIndia usually exports around 250,000 to 300,000 metric tons of corn every month but in December its exports fell to around 30,000 tons, dea...
18 Jan, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
- Corn exports likely to fall by over 37 per cent this year: USDA
The country is estimated to have shipped a record 4.8 mn tonnes of corn in 2011-12 marketing year (Nov- Oct) despite slowdown in export dem...
11 Nov, 2012, 11.06 AM IST