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In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST- Gold eases on stronger oil as fresh Mideast hostilities eruptGold prices dipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions fueled crude oil gains, intensifying inflation and interest rate hike co...03 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
- Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- China pledges to stabilize fertilizer market as planting beginsChinese domestic prices have risen but remain significantly lower than international benchmarks. The ministry assures ample fertilizer for ...25 Apr, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
- How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27Forecasters predict a strong El Nino developing in late 2026. This phenomenon is expected to bring hotter and drier weather to much of Asia...24 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM 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
- Despite plentiful grain harvest, China suffers food security challenge as it heavily relies on importsAccording to the news report, China's annual grain output exceeded 1.39 trillion kilogrammes this year. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rur...29 Dec, 2023, 12.06 PM IST
- China facing big food supply shortfall: OfficialChina had a massive shortfall of upto 25 million tonnes in the amount of grain it produced and consumed in 2015, prompting record imports.28 Feb, 2016, 03.32 PM IST
- New genetically modified rice can cut greenhouse emission: ScientistsBy inserting a barley gene into rice, Sun Chuanxin and his colleagues created SUSIBA2 Rice, which stores more starch in the section of the ...23 Jul, 2015, 11.23 AM IST
- China's grain output rises for 10th consecutive yearChina's grain production has risen for the tenth consecutive year, with output soaring 2.1 per cent year-on-year to hit 601.94 million tonn...29 Nov, 2013, 06.06 PM IST
- China expected to become world's largest importer of riceImports of rice has increased since 2012 as "consumption demand for rice in China has exceeded the supply", it said.15 May, 2013, 11.35 AM IST
- India's rice output may slip below last year's record: International Grains CouncilRice output in India may slip below last year's record of 104.32 million tonnes, but the supply situation would be comfortable to meet the ...01 Nov, 2012, 03.48 PM IST
- China OKs controversial GM riceChina has given the green light to the controversial genetically modified rice after they are put through a process of production trials an...07 Feb, 2010, 06.13 AM IST
- Food crisis forces China to cut down rising biofuel industryThe Chinese agriculture ministry on Saturday said it will "strictly control the development of biofuels" to protect the country's grain sup...10 May, 2008, 08.13 PM IST
- China to slap export taxes on grainsChina said on Sunday it will levy taxes on grain exports in 2008 in the latest move apparently aimed at reining in galloping inflation and ...30 Dec, 2007, 02.19 PM IST
- India to see biggest rise in rice output by 2016India will register the highest increase in rice production in the world over the next 10 years, although its annual output will be less th...23 Dec, 2007, 11.15 AM IST
- China's 2007 grain production to touch 500 mn tonsChina said on Sunday, it is expecting to produce a record high of more than 500 million tons of grain this year, but the country has to mai...02 Dec, 2007, 01.21 PM IST
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