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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...- India imposes import curbs on herbicide Glufosinate & saltsNew Delhi has placed restrictions on Glufosinate and its salts imports for six months. This herbicide, crucial for agriculture, will face c...
- Iran War: Fertiliser, agri-input stress emerges; Kharif outlook hinges on policy, farmer choicesIndia relies heavily on fertiliser imports routed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently facing disruptions.
- Shortage to scam: Fake fertilisers, pesticides flood farms - how much is China to blame?With limited supply, a rise in agrochemical input demand has created fertile ground for counterfeit products, an issue further aggravated b...
- Govt eyes record foodgrain output in 2025-26 Kharif season on good monsoon forecast: Shivraj Singh ChouhanIndia anticipates a record foodgrain production in the 2025-26 kharif season. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights initiat...
- Budget 2025 expectations: Farmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM SitharamanDuring a pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, farmer representatives urged the government to reduce agricultur...
- Big food runs greenwash risks over regenerative farming pushMany global food suppliers are looking at regenerative agriculture which has the capability to reduce the social and environmental impact o...
- India, world’s top rice exporter, confronts everything from conflict to climateBesides the uncertainty on monsoons and the El Nino threat this year, it is pesticide issues and payment hassles with Iran that is acting u...
- Shortage of cooking oil looms as biofuels gain global appealFrom the US to Brazil and Indonesia, governments are embracing energy made from plants like soybeans or canola, or even animal fat, to move...
- China hits Taiwan with fresh trade curbs in the wake of Nancy Pelosi visitChina's Customs Administration said Wednesday it would suspend some citrus fruit imports from Taiwan over alleged "repeated" detection of e...
- A $10-billion bounty: Why rice is set to give India rich dividendsFor the last two years, India has been dominating the global trade in rice. If traders and cultivators get some policy support, the cereal ...
- Local restrictions amid rising COVID fear impacts rice and palm oil demandLockdowns, local restrictions and the rising fear of Covid-19 have impacted basmati rice and palm oil demand in the past one and a half mon...
- Brexit: Stocks that may gain from risk-off moodGold prices have risen by 7% in the last couple of days and the rally may continue given the yellow metal’s status as a safe haven during u...
- Parliamentary panel for strict punishment to curb fake organic productsUrgent steps are required to curb sale of fake organic items as India has potential to boost export of organic products to Rs 6,000 crore f...
- Government to curb illegal diversion of subsidized urea to industry by neem coating itThe government has finally found a solution to curb illegal diversion of subsidized urea for industrial use by neem coating 100% urea.
- Jammu and Kashmir government to import high density fruit plants, root stockingsJammu and Kashmir government has earmarked Rs 150 crore to develop horticulture sector and will import high density fruit plants and root s...
- Several nations ban import of pesticide-laced items: HC toldMany countries have banned the import of vegetables and fruits from India due to the excessive use of pesticides, Delhi High Court was told.
- EU now issues alert on packing materialOfficials fear that the restrictions could be retaliatory action by EU after India specified certain standards for imported chocolates, win...
- West Asia curbs threaten Indian rice exportsIndia’s basmati rice exports to West Asia could be hit after Saudi Arabia and Iran took measures to curb imports.
- Govt to impose sugar stock limitsThe Centre will impose limits on the amount of sugar that can be stocked and may raise the price millers have to pay farmers for cane by up...
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