All posts tagged "agriculture"
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213Rice News in EnglishNew Kashmir rice varieties yields over two times national average, offer farmers second-crop window
Kashmir’s new Shalimar-4 and Shalimar-5 rice varieties are delivering yields of about 7.2 tonnes per hectare, 2.5 times the national average. Developed...
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170Maize News in EnglishPakistan approves genetically modified corn cultivation
Pakistan has agreed in principle to commercialise genetically modified corn alongside hybrid and organic maize, with a phased transition and safeguards. A...
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159Wheat News in EnglishWheat prices in Russia fall below $100 per ton
Russian wheat prices have fallen below $100/ton in some regions as Black Sea export disruptions create domestic oversupply. Class 3 wheat prices...
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124Rice News in EnglishVietnam’s rice exports reach $2.91 billion in eight months
Vietnam exported 6.03 million tonnes of rice worth nearly $2.91 billion in the first eight months of 2026, down 5% in volume...
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120Wheat News in EnglishUK wheat yields 12% below average, spring barley down 19%
UK grain yields remain below average in 2026 after prolonged dryness and heat. Wheat yields are 12% below the five-year average, spring...
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184Edible Oil News in EnglishTurkey to cut sunflower seed import duty to 12% ahead of schedule
Turkey will cut its sunflower seed import duty from 20% to 12% from October 1, 2026, nearly two months early, to secure...
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182Wheat News in EnglishIndian wheat body urges FSSAI to issue crop-specific risk-based sampling and testing guidelines
WPPS has urged FSSAI to introduce wheat-specific, risk-based sampling and testing guidelines, clarify pesticide MRLs, strengthen aflatoxin surveillance and establish due-diligence standards....
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255Rice News in English
India’s rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversification
India’s rice exports to 26 priority markets rose 1.1% in value and 5.6% in volume during November 2025-March 2026. Strong growth in...
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146Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s oilseed planting declines amid rainfall deficit
India’s oilseed acreage declined 2% year-on-year to 16.35 million hectares, as delayed and uneven monsoon rainfall affected planting decisions. USDA said strengthening...
