Global rice production set to fall for the first time in a decade
Global rice production in the 2026-27 season is expected to decline for the first time in 11 years, tightening supplies of one of the world’s core food staples.
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Global rice production in the 2026-27 season is expected to decline for the first time in 11 years, tightening supplies of one of the world’s core food staples.
India’s Union Cabinet has approved higher minimum support prices for 14 kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with the government estimating payouts of ₹2.60 lakh crore to…
India has prohibited exports of raw, white and refined sugar until September 30, 2026, as it tries to stabilize domestic prices and manage tightening supplies.
Australia’s federal budget has triggered criticism from farm and environment groups after nearly A$200 million in agriculture portfolio funding was cut, including money tied to pest, weed and…
India’s weather service has launched AI-based forecasting tools for rain-fed agriculture, including a pilot in Uttar Pradesh that can generate rainfall forecasts at 1-kilometre resolution up to 10…
USDA lifted its forecast for India’s wheat exports to 2 million tonnes as global output tightens, major exporters face weather damage and India reopens wheat exports after the…
India’s edible-oil imports rose 13.66% by volume and 19% by value in November 2025 to April 2026, while refiners shifted away from expensive palm oil toward sunflower and…
The European Commission says Brazil will lose access from 3 September 2026 to the EU market for beef and other animal products unless it proves compliance with bloc…
The United Nations warns that blocked fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could push another 45 million people toward hunger and damage crop production in Africa and…