Delayed monsoon rains have deepened Telangana farmers’ debt concerns, threatening crop losses, re-sowing costs and rural employment. With average farm debt nearing...
Experts warned that emerging El Niño conditions could affect India’s 2026/27 wheat crop by delaying kharif harvests and subsequent wheat sowing. Weather...
Forecasts of below-normal rainfall and emerging El Niño conditions could slow India’s agricultural growth in FY2027. However, strong buffer stocks, improved irrigation,...
Maharashtra's S-grade sugar prices rose ₹4,000 per tonne to ₹42,000, driven by weak monsoon, El Niño concerns and tighter supplies. If sustained,...
India’s kharif paddy area may decline as below-normal monsoon rainfall and the return of El Niño slow sowing. Reduced acreage could lower...
Global sugar prices climbed for a fourth consecutive session as weak Indian monsoon rains and Brazil’s increasing ethanol production fueled supply concerns....
India’s delayed 2026 monsoon and intensifying El Niño are heightening risks for kharif crops, particularly cotton and oilseeds, while threatening overall agricultural...
Below-normal monsoon in 2026 raises concerns for agriculture, water levels, and inflation. Weak August–September rains could hurt key crops and groundwater. While...
Early and widespread monsoon rains have accelerated the sowing of rice, oilseeds, and pulses in India, raising hopes for a record grain...