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Retail sugar prices surged 41% to record highs, prompting government's duty-free import decision amidst criticism over missed foresight on production shortfalls.
India's subsidy bill surged 35% to Rs 1,535 billion in 4MFY27, driven by a 46.2% jump in fertilizer subsidies amid West Asia conflict.
Global food prices surge to highest since late 2022, driven by extreme weather, El Nino threat, and Black Sea war disruptions, warns UN FAO.
India's Decentralised Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector expands, building 1.80 LMT capacity across 313 PACS to boost food security and farmer income.
Government's reactive policies on onion prices create market volatility, hurting farmers and consumers. Long-term solutions for storage and trade are crucial.
India's ethanol blending program faces sustainability challenges due to increasing reliance on grain feedstock, raising concerns over food security and water usage.
India's food security faces climate threats; urgent need to diversify crops, strengthen PDS, and build resilient infrastructure for sustainable food systems.
Government releases buffer onion stocks, sells at ₹35/kg, and uses 'Kanda Express' to stabilize prices amidst festive demand.
Global wheat supply faces unprecedented crisis due to war, extreme weather, and trade disputes, driving prices to three-year highs.
Soaring sugar prices hit consumers as production dips to a 9-year low, prompting government to ban exports and allow duty-free imports.
Sugar prices surge across 18 states, hitting Odisha hardest; Centre monitors situation, implements stock limits and duty-free imports amidst ethanol blending debate.
News highlights E20 petrol issues for older vehicles, urging E10 reintroduction. It critically examines the food-versus-fuel trade-off, advocating a pause at E20 blending.
Government launches CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer for food subsidy under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, ensuring transparent, purpose-bound delivery.
Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.
Escalating Black Sea tensions and Kerch Strait strikes revive global food crisis fears, threatening commodity prices and supply chains worldwide.
Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube grain export port, damaging infrastructure; Kyiv urgently requests US Patriot missiles amidst escalating conflict and falling grain exports.
India's E20 ethanol blending program faces sustainability questions regarding vehicle compatibility, food security, and economic benefits amidst government's ambitious energy transition.
India debates crucial reforms to the National Food Security Act, aiming to balance food access with nutritional adequacy and address the double burden of malnutrition.
Monsoon revival boosts kharif sowing despite El Niño, yet rabi crops face uncertainty amid surging global food prices and India's agricultural import concerns.
ICAR achieves India's first fully annotated T2T pigeonpea genome, enabling climate-resilient, high-yielding varieties crucial for food security and farmer livelihoods.
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