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Building Resilient Agricultural System

Jammu and Kashmir, a traditional maize-growing region, faces growing challenges from climate change, impacting its agricultural productivity. With maize accounting for 26%...

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Maize continues to win farmers’ hearts

Maize cultivation in Bangladesh has surged, with acreage reaching a record 6.72 lakh hectares in FY 2024-25, up from 5,000 hectares two...

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Maharashtra: AI-Based Sugarcane Farming Increases Yield By 40%; Lowers Input Cost And Water Use By About 30%

In Pune, Maharashtra, AI has been successfully integrated into sugarcane farming, marking a pioneering experiment in India. Conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra,...

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Russia’s agri exports to Africa surge in 2024, boosting Kremlin’s influence

In 2024, Russia increased its agricultural exports to Africa by 19%, driven by rising demand for Russian wheat, which accounts for 87%...

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Ethiopia’s Wheat Miracle Faces Scrutiny Amid Discrepancies in Production Figures

Ethiopia, under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s agricultural modernization program, claimed wheat self-sufficiency and even a surplus in 2023. However, The Economist's analysis...

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Private Rice Imports Surge Amid Domestic Shortages; Trading Companies Can Still Profit Despite Tariff

Private imports of overseas rice have surged due to domestic shortages, with rice import applications reaching a record 991 tons by January...

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Wheat Closes Lower on Friday

Wheat markets saw weaker trade on Friday, with Chicago SRW down 5-6 cents, while May wheat gained 5 ¾ cents. Kansas City...

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Mustard Model Farms Initiative Expands to Boost India’s Self-Reliance in Edible Oil Production

Launched in 2020-21, the Mustard Model Farms (MMF) program boosts mustard production in India through scientific farming techniques and high-yielding varieties like...