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El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
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...
States asked to focus on sowing pulses, oilseedsIndia's government is urging states to focus on pulses and oilseeds for the upcoming kharif sowing season. This directive comes amid predic...
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala in 2-3 days: IMDThe southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala within the next two to three days. This marks the beginning of the crucial four-month mon...
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...
Dry Days Ahead: Monsoon likely to be below normalIndia anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the long-period average. This f...
India to get below normal rainfall with precipitation less than 90% of LPA: IMDIndia anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA). ...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield cropsAgriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain...
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 ...
Southwest monsoon may reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands by May 16: IMDThe southwest monsoon is set to make its entrance over the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Islands by the end of this week, while mainland India ...
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...
Conditions favourable for onset of southwest monsoon over South Bay of Bengal, Andaman: IMDThe southwest monsoon is set to arrive over the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Islands by the week's end. This marks a timely start to India's c...
Monsoon onset over Andaman around May 20: IMDThe Southwest Monsoon is set to arrive in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 20. India anticipates below-average rainfall this year...
Govt floats mega fertiliser tender, seeks 85 MT of nutrient imports to bolster reserves ahead of main planting seasonIndia has floated a global tender to import 50 million tonnes of NPK fertilisers and 35 million tonnes of ammonium sulphate to strengthen n...
India expects annual fertiliser subsidy bill to rise by 20%India's fertilizer subsidy bill is set to rise by 20% this financial year. This increase is driven by higher prices caused by the Middle Ea...
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...