Rice prices across southern India have risen 10–15% due to El Niño-related rainfall deficits, lower production prospects and hoarding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana...
Tamil Nadu farmer groups urged the government to develop high-yielding, climate-resilient fine paddy varieties to reduce dependence on imports from neighbouring states....
Indian non-basmati rice prices have risen by over US$18 per tonne in recent weeks due to El Niño concerns, but remain the...
Global coconut oil production rose 7% in 2025/26, led by a strong Philippine harvest, boosting stocks and lowering prices by 30% from...
USDA raised Australia’s 2026/27 wheat production forecast to 31 million tonnes on favourable early-season weather, while warning El Niño could reduce spring...
Retail sugar prices in Maharashtra have risen to ₹49–51/kg, driven by concerns over tighter supplies and lower production linked to delayed monsoon...
Kerala rice prices have risen sharply due to reduced supplies from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, lower production, higher exports...
Essential commodity prices in Odisha have surged, with sugar rising above ₹55/kg, rice up ₹15/kg, and edible oils, pulses and flour also...
Indonesia will deploy 56,000 water pumps in FY2026 to mitigate drought and safeguard rice production amid climate change. About 11,000 pumps have...