World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.
05 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Livestock industry demands 1.5 million tonnes soymeal imports amid price surgeIndia's livestock sector faces rising feed costs. Farmers are urging the government to permit soybean meal imports. Domestic prices have su...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM 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
India races to secure fertilisers as crucial sowing season approaches amid war disruptionsIndia is seeking to boost its fertiliser reserves for the upcoming kharif sowing season by floating tenders for 1.7 million tonnes of urea ...
27 May, 2026, 08.08 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
India eyes end to popcorn imports by 2030, targets Rs 810 crore forex savings: ICAR’s JatDomestic production has surged, driven by indigenous hybrid development and a strong public-private partnership, significantly reducing imp...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Bihar seeks investment in maize sector amid ethanol boomBihar Agriculture Minister Mangal Pandey has urged private sector investment in hybrid maize seed production and warehouse facilities. The ...
25 Sep, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
Will the government impose an export curb on maize?As per market sources, the Ministry of Food Processing Industry has written to the Commerce Ministry proposing a ban after starch manufactu...
12 Dec, 2022, 11.13 AM IST
Maize exports rise 28.5% to $816.31 million in April-January FY22In addition to staple food for human beings and quality feed for animals, maize serves as a basic raw material/ingredient to many industria...
20 Mar, 2022, 03.06 PM IST
Maize exports pick up on price parity and abundant domestic suppliesChoksi informed that prices will also get support from the expectations that El Nino will impact maize production in the upcoming kharif se...
13 May, 2014, 06.13 PM IST
- Maize exports slip on Rupee appreciation
Maize exports have slowed down with a stronger rupee. However, the exporters and companies are expecting orders to pick up.
13 Feb, 2012, 05.35 AM IST
- Maize exporters now bank on falling prices
Maize exports are slowly picking up as Indian prices are competing head-to-head with those from Brazil, Argentina and North America.
24 Apr, 2009, 01.17 AM IST
- Govt bans maize exports till Oct 15 to cool domestic prices
Giving in to pressure from the poultry sector, the Centre has banned export of maize with immediate effect
04 Jul, 2008, 01.56 AM IST
- Indian maize gets price edge
India is emerging as a preferred destination for global maize buyers as the commodity here is cheaper by 25% at $300 per tonne compared to ...
19 Jun, 2008, 03.28 AM IST
- Centre weighs maize export ban as poultry players cry foul
After rice and edible oil, maize exports have come under the lens. The Centre is contemplating a ban on maize exports to reduce prices in t...
14 Jun, 2008, 12.09 AM IST
- Low prices give maize traders an edge in global markets
Maize export from India may cross 1.5 million tonne if prices stay as competitive as they are now.
18 Mar, 2008, 05.32 AM IST
- Maize prices zoom on US, China export restrictions
With the rise in demand in the export market because of the US and China cutting their outflow, the maize prices in the domestic market hav...
25 Jan, 2008, 02.37 AM IST