India’s fertiliser imports, production plunge as West Asia war drives costsIndia's fertilizer production and imports have fallen sharply in the June quarter. This decline is due to inflated raw material prices caus...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Jet fuel made from tropical fruit gets $3 billion backingResearchers in Brazil are pioneering the use of macauba palm oil as a sustainable aviation fuel alternative. This groundbreaking project fo...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Kharif sowing dips 3% to 894 lakh ha despite 81% coverage of normal areaKharif crop sowing has declined by three percent this season. Paddy and pulses acreage saw a notable decrease across several states. Coarse...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Concern for farmers in Uttar Pradesh over 25% less than normal rain in monsoonUttar Pradesh has received twenty-five percent less rainfall than normal this monsoon season. This deficit is significantly impacting soil ...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
India seeks sunflower oil alternatives on Black Sea disruptionsIndia is rushing to secure alternative edible oil supplies as Black Sea attacks disrupt sunflower oil shipments from Russia and Ukraine, ca...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Centre to release Rs 335 crore to Maharashtra as second instalment under RKVY scheme: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanAccording to an official statement, the minister chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the utilisation of funds released under the RKV...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Crop prices hit three-year high as heat, war stoke supply fearsScorching temperatures across Europe also raise concerns over potential crop losses. This situation could lift costs for staples like bread...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.07 AM 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
India's edible oil imports to surge July-October as supplies shrink before festivalsIndia's edible oil imports will increase from July to October. This rise is due to slower domestic soybean and rapeseed crushing operations...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up againRenewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel ava...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Kharif sowing gap narrows despite widening rainfall deficit; East, Central India may see improved rains: ReportIndia's Kharif sowing gap narrowed significantly last week. This progress occurred despite a widening cumulative rainfall deficit over rece...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
India’s edible oil industry flags 17-fold surge in Nepal imports, seeks policy reviewIn a pressing appeal, the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association urges a swift revision of India's edible oil import regulations. Rece...
20 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Egg prices soar in India as maize, soybean costs push up poultry expensesIn a shocking turn of events, egg prices in India have soared to historic highs, primarily due to surging poultry feed costs. Increases in ...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Kharif crop acreage to rise as sowing window remains open till August 15: Shivraj Singh ChouhanIn response to current crop shortages, farmers are set to expand acreage for essential kharif crops. Increased rainfall is expected in the ...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Rice, oilseed, pulses prices rise as Kharif crop sowing declinesRetail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds, and major pulses in June. A...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
El Nino effect: Oilseed imports surge in AprilIndia significantly increased oilseed imports in April, driven by El Nino fears. Soybeans constituted ninety-five percent of these substant...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.59 PM IST