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Why India’s agriculture trade surplus is shrinking

March 05, 2025 2:29 pm

Farm exports have posted above-average growth, with basmati rice, spices, coffee and tobacco shipments set to cross new highs in 2024-25. But imports, especially of pulses and edible oils, have surged too

India among top 3 countries in forest area gains: Food and Agriculture Organisation report

July 23, 2024 10:06 am

The FAO report also said the rate of gross global mangrove loss decreased by 23 per cent during the periods -- 2000 to 2010 and 2010 to 2020.

FAO: Food prices record high due to Ukraine war disruptions

April 09, 2022 8:07 am

India's comfortable public rice and wheat stocks provides some cushion against international price surge. But rising cost of farm inputs (diesel, fertilisers and pesticides) presents equal challenges.

Explained: Will food follow fuel and become costlier?

June 30, 2021 8:37 am

The global oil price hike has been passed on to Indian consumers. Will that happen with food too? Currently, food inflation is relatively low in India. A look at factors that could influence what you pay in coming months.

India not blocking rule-based global trade: Narendra Modi

September 09, 2014 4:49 pm

Modi urged to take the lead in protecting the interests of the poor and farmers at the WTO.

Waste Not,Want Not

October 06, 2013 12:18 am

Economically,food lost is investment wasted that can reduce farmers’ incomes and increase consumers’ expenses.

'All this is possible only if my farmer can produce... we must see he gains'

August 26, 2013 3:59 am

As Parliament prepares to take up the Food Security Bill,Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar speaks to Pranab Dhal Samanta

Food Bill should benefit farmers: Sharad Pawar

August 25, 2013 9:04 pm

Pawar stated that the decision to bring the bill will find a solution for malnutrition.

Scientists race to avoid climate change harvest

June 13, 2011 3:18 pm

The challenge is to speed up the creation of new crops more adaptable to climate change.

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