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Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...- Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
- India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
- 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...
- Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
- 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...
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
- What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
- 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...
- 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...
- NCP (SP) holds bicycle rally in Nagpur to protest fuel price hike, inflationNCP (SP) workers and leaders held a bicycle rally in Nagpur to protest rising petrol and diesel prices. Former minister Anil Deshmukh led t...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- Quote of the day by Simone Weil: 'Petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than...' – French philosopher and mystic's warning on global conflict, power, energy politics and how oil drives war and the economyQuote of the day by Simone Weil: Simone Weil's observation that petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than wheat highl...
- Kharif reset: Farmers may ditch paddy and maize for soybean, pulses amid monsoon fearsAs the kharif season approaches, farmers are leaning towards cultivating oilseeds like soybean and pulses such as urad and masur, primarily...
- Moody's slashes 2026 India growth forecast to 6%Moody’s Ratings has cut India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent, citing weak private consumption, slowe...
- Rs 10 sugarcane FRP hike: Small raise, big questions for farmers and millsFarmers call the hike inadequate while industry warns of rising cane arrears
- 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...
- Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in a boost for global food securityThe deal was brokered by the U.N. and Turkey last summer. It came with a separate agreement to ease shipments of Russian food and fertilize...
- No shortage of food grains: Reports
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