How marine fisheries can add millions of tonnes to Africa’s catch
Restoring ecosystems to a healthy condition could increase fish production by 50-60%
Pulses production in 2019-20 will reduce due to erratic monsoon: IPGA
Trade body also demands of removal of import restriction and quota on green peas
India bans broken rice export; 20% duty on other grades
Weak monsoon has led to reduction in paddy acreage this Kharif
FSSAI sets standards for basmati rice; to be enforced from August
The move could increase exports of this fragrant rice of India
Foreign food trade impacts importing countries’ environment too
Soybean farmers in a country that imports soybean have to switch to other crops on a land where there is leftover nitrogen after crop harvest
Let them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger
Contrary to perception, a vast majority of farmed fish is consumed in the same developing countries where it is produced, and is widely …
Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market
If we don’t maintain today’s standards, it may harm the industry — and crucially the farmers who work so hard to produce this …
India bans wheat export
The Centre has banned export of all types of wheat from the country with immediate effect
India’s water is being exported as agri-exports; is there a solution
It is critical for us to adopt the circular water management model of treating and rejuvenating wastewater at source, along with efficient water …
The ‘qissa’ of Basmati
As the European Union gets set to pronounce whether to give a GI tag to India’s Basmati rice, we explore the history of a grain that …
Food first: After wheat, Modi government curbs sugar export
Only 10 millon tonnes can be exported in the remainder of current season ending September
Punjab wants farmers to stay away from 9 pesticides. Will it help?
Europe tightened import norms since 2018, has shown reluctance to import basmati rice with pesticide residues earlier
Was ethanol the reason for the ban on broken rice exports
A look at official data shows that the allocation of Food Corporation of India rice for ethanol was drastically increased in 2021-22, as compared …
Africa’s agribusiness sector should drive the continent’s economic development: Five reasons why
Africa’s agriculture sector is the world’s least developed, with lowest levels of labour and land productivity
Beware of Japan's trade ambitions
Japan is pushing for higher levels of intellectual property protection that will cut access to affordable medicines
Don’t worry, experts say after Pakistan gets GI tag for its own Basmati rice
Basmati joint heritage of the subcontinent; Pakistan’s exports will not dent India's share
Who benefits most from US-China trade war: Chinese ‘province’ Taiwan
American consumers pay more now; imports from others significantly up; no gains for US Inc: UNCTAD report
Odisha fishing sector hopeful with Union Budget 2021-22 allocation for Paradip
Workers say harbour will be finally able to meet EU export standards
Certifying organic food in India needs further support
Ethylene oxide standards missing in India; standards needed for all chemicals in the food system
Study predicts 4 outcomes for aquaculture industry amid COVID-19 impact
The relatively young industry suffers curb in exports, layoffs, reduced demand and production because of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …