US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Soybean meal supply crunch puts pressure on livestock, poultry sectors: CLFMAThe situation threatens food security and rural livelihoods. CLFMA urges government intervention for balanced availability and stable polic...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
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 ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime RussiaRussian influencers are publicly criticising President Putin's government and policies. This dissent stems from economic hardship and stric...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
India's protein boom: Growth, risks & need for sustainable sourcingIndia's appetite for protein is on the rise, opening doors for food enterprises seeking growth. However, this expansion is not without chal...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
India can become a livestock export hub with the right policies: CLFMAAt its AGM in Hyderabad, CLFMA pitched export-oriented zones and a new livestock authority to boost competitiveness.
25 Aug, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
Centre launches 21st Livestock Census at Rs 200 cr cost; data to help Govtframe right policiesUnion Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census, to be conducted till February 2025 with a budget of Rs 200 crore. The...
25 Oct, 2024, 01.46 PM IST
SC refuses to pass direction to prohibit slaughter of cow progeny, says it is for legislature to decideA bench of justices A S Oka and Sanjay Karol passed the order while hearing an appeal against the August 2018 order of the National Green T...
18 Jul, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
Livestock farming may become less profitable: Arvind SubramanianHe said that if social policies impede the workings of the livestock market, the impact on the economics of livestock farming could be cons...
06 Jun, 2017, 06.29 PM IST
India's livestock population drops by 3.33 per centAs per the census data, cattle population has declined by 4 per cent to 1.90 crore in 2012 from 1.99 crore in 2007.
03 Sep, 2014, 05.51 PM IST
Allocate 25 per cent Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana funds for allied farm sector: Sharad Pawar to statesIn the current fiscal, the projects amounting Rs 1,165 crore have been sanctioned under the scheme for animal husbandry, dairying and fishe...
06 Feb, 2013, 01.13 PM IST
- Gujarat gets ready to script country’s first livestock policy
After ushering in the ‘milk revolution’ in the sub-continent, Gujarat is all set to give the country its first Livestock Policy
26 Dec, 2008, 01.40 AM IST
- National livestock policy on cards
Alarmed at the decline in fund allocation for animal husbandry and fishery, agriculture ministry as also states on Monday favoured quick fo...
04 Feb, 2003, 04.43 AM IST