China's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...

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The IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...

The government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...

From chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...

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Soybean futures dropped, reflecting market skepticism about the vague assurances. While China pledged "double-digit billion" annual purchas...

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India has resumed wheat exports for the first time in four years, with ITC loading 22,000 metric tons for the UAE. A record harvest and hig...

Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.

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India has made a strategic move by approving the export of an additional 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, marking a total of 50 lakh tonnes now per...

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Despite Middle East tensions, which have previously supported grain costs, traders noted farmers' reluctance to sell due to inflation. Mean...