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
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Two urea plants with 25.4 LT annual capacity to start production soonIndia is set to boost its urea production with two new plants commencing operations soon. These facilities will add 25.4 lakh tonnes to the...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weatherA sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weat...
26 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Government says fertiliser supply adequate, no shortage concerns ahead of Kharif seasonIndia's fertilizer supply is robust and more than sufficient. Data confirms availability exceeds demand for key nutrients. Stocks are high ...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Kharge slams Modi govt over fuel, fertiliser security; calls it ‘double failure’Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated the Modi government failed in fuel and fertilizer security. He mentioned production declines and ...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food stapleIran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food pricesFarmers worldwide face rising costs and dwindling fertilizer supplies due to the Iran war. This shortage threatens crop yields and could le...
27 Mar, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Government not taking steps to help farmers 'struggling with shortage of essential fertilizers, 'alleges Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi criticized the government for failing to address fertilizer shortages affecting farmers. He claimed China has halted specialty...
02 Jul, 2025, 05.54 PM IST
- Government not serious about plight of farmers: Apple growers
Himachal Apple Growers Association said the "callous and indifferent" attitude of the government was forcing farmers to switch over to othe...
24 Mar, 2012, 10.23 PM IST
- Atul Chaturvedi is new fertilizer secretary
Atul Chaturvedi, a 1974 Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer of Uttar Pradesh, Monday took over as secretary, department of fertili...
28 Jul, 2008, 08.25 PM IST