India 'tough nut to crack', says USTR Greer as negotiators wrap up trade talks roundIndia-US Trade: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described India as a "tough nut to crack" as trade talks concluded on a bilateral ag...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Sugar prices to stay firm amid tight inventories; ethanol earnings under strain, says ratings agency Ind-RaSugar prices in India are set to stay strong with limited stock. However, ethanol producers face challenges due to too much supply and no p...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Government panel said to review future of key GM food cropA panel of Indian ministers is set to review a genetically modified rapeseed crop. This decision could pave the way for engineered food var...
26 Feb, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
India-US trade deal: Fine print separates fear from factsIndia and the US have announced an interim trade framework. Government officials clarify that a projected $500 billion in purchases from th...
10 Feb, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Edible oil markets enter ‘structural volatility’ phase, says association chief Sudhakar DesaiGlobal edible oil markets face structural volatility due to trade shifts and biofuel demands, impacting India's import reliance. Limited su...
09 Feb, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
No trust deficit between India and US: Piyush GoyalIndia and the United States have finalized an interim trade agreement. Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that bilateral ties remain strong...
08 Feb, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Quota-led duty concession on US DDGS to help feed sector: GoyalIndia will offer duty concessions on dried distillers' grains to the US. This animal feed is highly nutritious and sought after by India's ...
08 Feb, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
India opens farm market: Duty-free DDGS, sorghum to boost poultry; nut duty cut may spur demandThere's no clarity yet on the level of import duty reduction by India on US tree nuts comprising walnuts, almonds and pistachios. The domes...
07 Feb, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Flour millers call on govt to study DDGS impact on cattle health, milk qualityDDGS has lately curtailed demand for bran in the animal feed sector, offering a more affordable and nutrient-dense alternative.
25 Sep, 2025, 08.54 AM IST
China among largest buyers of Indian rapeseed meal during April-August 2025India's rapeseed meal exports to China have surged dramatically due to competitive pricing and strong domestic mustard oil demand. This inc...
20 Sep, 2025, 07.06 PM IST
India's ethanol drive imperils its push for edible oil self-sufficiencyIndia's ethanol production push, fueled by corn and rice, is inadvertently creating a DDGS surplus, undermining oilseed cultivation. Farmer...
12 Aug, 2025, 06.57 AM IST
India, US trade deal may backfire on EU exports if India opens door to GM feed: GTRIGTRI cautions that allowing US GM farm products under a trade pact could harm India's agri exports to the EU due to strict GM labeling and ...
05 Jul, 2025, 11.57 AM IST
India’s soybean acreage to decline as farmers shift to corn, sugarcaneIndian farmers are expected to decrease soybean cultivation this year, potentially shifting to corn and sugarcane due to better profitabili...
27 May, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
India eyes Rs 1000 crore opportunity to export rapeseed to ChinaIndia has a significant opportunity to export rapeseed meal to China, potentially worth Rs 1000 crore, due to the ongoing trade tensions be...
21 Apr, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
View: Not the optics, trade and defence deals to be centrepiece of Trump's visitThat brings us to the “mini” trade deal which is supposed to be the centrepiece of the Trump visit, with many darkly prophesying that Trump...
15 Feb, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
GM Trade War back on front burner as Trump comes to IndiaUS companies which lead the global market on GM-based animal feed — mainly distillers dried grain with solubles have made a beeline for the...
29 Jan, 2020, 07.25 AM IST
- Feed grain trade higher than wheat, rice
With grain, meat and energy inextricably roped together, animal agriculture is deciding the new geography of world commodity trade.
19 Feb, 2008, 02.35 AM IST