Sanjeeb Mukherjee

International freight rates have risen by an estimated 15-20 per cent, while war-risk surcharges and insurance premiums for Gulf-bound shipments have increased significantly

Policy allows establishment of sugarcane byproduct processing projects through private investors

Sugar stocks surged on expectations that rising crude oil prices amid the West Asia crisis may prompt the Centre to raise ethanol prices and increase the blending mandate from 20 per cent

The rise in shipments to Iran may also be linked to demand during Ramzan, which began in mid-February

Brent rally amid Strait of Hormuz tensions may lift edible oil prices in India, even without supply disruptions

Government plans to use AgriStack and CBDC-based pilots to better target fertiliser and food subsidies, reduce leakages, and improve transparency in welfare delivery systems

Experts said that the reasoning given by the government to stop the scheme, which is loss of nutrients in fortified rice due to prolonged storage, is extremely plausible

Nominal GVA growth maintains downward trajectory for agriculture and allied in FY26

The process of fortification will remain suspended until a more effective mechanism for delivery of nutrients to beneficiaries is identified, an official statement said

Saudi Arabia has halted poultry imports from 40 countries, including India, over disease concerns, but industry players say the move will not affect India due to its limited exports to the kingdom

Market participants warn that surplus stocks and OMSS sales could push wheat prices Rs 300-400 per quintal below MSP in 2026-27, denting farm incomes and distorting trade signals

Company opens largest dairy feed plant in South-Asia in Punjab today with an investment of ₹300 crore

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says it would give them the freedom to choose which fertilisers to buy and in what quantities

Some exporters want the new Board to function under the Ministry of Agriculture, to be carved out of APEDA

Brazil calls for greater trade diversification to counter the negative impact of rising US tariffs

AI is helping humanitarian agencies move faster, cut costs and reach more people - but cannot solve hunger on its own, says Magan Naidoo, chief data officer of the United Nations World Food Programme

Despite criticism over gaps in farm support, Budget FY27 sharply raises allocations for fisheries, animal husbandry and cooperation, underlining the growing role of allied sectors

Industry players warn that UP's ban on non-subsidised fertilisers could curb access to high-quality nutrients, potentially hitting yields of sugarcane, paddy and key vegetables across the state

This facility will be launched in Hindi and English in Phase One across several states, including Maharashtra, Bihar and Gujarat

Govt is prioritising domestic price stability, stock reduction and arrears prevention