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Cabinet approves MSPs for six rabi crops, with wheat's Rs 25 hike marking a 17-year low, impacting farmer income.
India tackles massive food loss and waste across its value chain, aiming for food security, reduced emissions, and improved incomes through data, technology, and policy integration.
Maharashtra declares drought as monsoon falters, El Niño threatens rabi crops; government urged to open food imports and activate relief schemes.
India's ethanol blending vision faces feedstock challenges, raising concerns over water consumption, crop prices, and food security amidst rising sugar costs.
India's E20 fuel policy faces scrutiny over claimed consumer savings, emission reductions, and forex benefits due to mileage loss and agricultural impact.
India softens its staunch opposition to WTO plurilateral agreements, proposing safeguards to protect developing nations' interests and ensure equitable trade.
El Nino, erratic monsoon, and escalating geopolitical tensions threaten India's food security, driving up prices and signaling potential inflation ahead.
India's retail inflation hits 4.82% in August 2026, with food inflation at 5.95%, driven by rising prices in key commodities.
Iranian President Pezeshkian urges BRICS to counter unilateral sanctions impacting global food security and welfare, advocating for a new inclusive economic order.
Putin proposes new BRICS insurance and grain market mechanisms to counter Western sanctions and foster economic independence for Global South.
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.
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