No concessions, commitments on ethanol import for fuel blending from US in trade talksIndia has dismissed claims regarding United States ethanol imports for fuel blending. All ethanol procurement for the blending program is s...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flowsAttacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each othe...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: ExpertsThe India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price ...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
AI can turbocharge India's growth despite job disruption: World BankArtificial intelligence can significantly boost developing economies' growth before the decade ends. India leads AI adoption, benefiting fa...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Shift from production to agri-food value chains key to raise farm incomes: ICAR's JatJat also said that women’s empowerment in the agri-food sector is a strategic imperative, not just an equity issue, for sustainable growth ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
World Bank urges developing nations to seize AI opportunityDeveloping nations should embrace artificial intelligence for rapid advancement. AI offers significant improvements in healthcare, educatio...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
In Detroit, residents began turning vacant lots into urban farms, and today the city says it has more than 2,200 gardens and farmsDetroit's urban farming movement began with residents planting on vacant lots. This grassroots effort gained momentum after the 2008 financ...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Indian economy to hit USD 5-trillion mark in FY29 as per IMF: FMIndia's economic landscape is on a promising trajectory, aiming to exceed five trillion dollars by the fiscal year twenty twenty-nine. To a...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
From protection to competitiveness: How FTAs can help India become a global dairy export leaderFTAs could be used as a catalyst for reforms in India's dairy ecosystem, say experts.
03 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
NBA releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing StatesOf the total amount, Rs 2.47 crore has been released to research institutions that conserved and shared the rice varieties with the company...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Handicraft, ODOP items to get major exports boost from FDI in inventory-based e-comm: OfficialNew FDI rules permit inventory-based e-commerce solely for export purposes. This change will significantly boost shipments of Indian handic...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Textile minister Giriraj Singh reiterates focus on cotton sectorThe Union Textiles Minister highlighted the Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission. This mission aims to boost farm productivity and fi...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
India-Arab business chambers join hands to push trade & investment tiesIndia and Arab countries signed a trade and investment pact this week. The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade and business partnership...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Farm-to-fork food safety fix on Niti Aayog menu; Wider testing, stricter enforcement plannedIndia is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its food safety framework. Measures include farm-to-fork tracking and expanded testing infrastruc...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of lifeQuote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, econ...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Assam exports first Purabi ice cream consignment to Bhutan, CM Sarma flags off shipmentAssam's Chief Minister flagged off Purabi Dairy's first ice cream export to Bhutan. This significant consignment marks the state's initial ...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
India needs income-centric agri policies, greater Centre-state coordination: EAC-PM chairmanIndia must transition agriculture towards income generation, emphasizing crop diversification and market reforms, said S Mahendra Dev, Chai...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST