Global sugar futures were mixed on 29 July 2026, with London White Sugar #5 rising to 458.40 while NY Raw Sugar #11...
USDA raised Argentina’s 2026/27 wheat production forecast to 21.6 million tonnes and increased export estimates to 15.5 million tonnes after improved weather...
Haryana rice industry bodies urged the Centre to retain the 80 mg/Nm³ PM emission limit, extend environmental compliance deadlines to 31 March...
India’s maize acreage is down nearly 10% as of 24 July, raising concerns over ethanol feedstock availability. Industry expects maize to remain...
Punjab faces a major foodgrain storage crisis, with 296 lakh tonnes stored against 180 lakh tonnes capacity ahead of Kharif procurement. The...
The Centre accepted a Parliamentary panel’s recommendation to expand decentralised MSP procurement to more states, enabling more farmers to benefit. It also...
Philippine agriculture groups welcomed government support for farmers and fishers but questioned the sustainability of subsidy programmes. They urged stronger NFA palay...
A PJTAU policy paper warned global rice prices could rise 30–50% if El Niño-related production losses coincide with precautionary stockpiling, while severe...
Tripura’s Food Minister Sushanta Chowdhury reviewed preparations for the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season, urging rice millers to complete Custom Milled Rice (CMR)...