How marine fisheries can add millions of tonnes to Africa’s catch

Restoring ecosystems to a healthy condition could increase fish production by 50-60%

India bans wheat export

The Centre has banned export of all types of wheat from the country with immediate effect 

Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market

If we don’t maintain today’s standards, it may harm the industry — and crucially the farmers who work so hard to produce this …

India’s water is being exported as agri-exports; is there a solution

It is critical for us to adopt the circular water management model of treating and rejuvenating wastewater at source, along with efficient water …

The ‘qissa’ of Basmati

As the European Union gets set to pronounce whether to give a GI tag to India’s Basmati rice, we explore the history of a grain that …

Pulses production in 2019-20 will reduce due to erratic monsoon: IPGA

Trade body also demands of removal of import restriction and quota on green peas

Food first: After wheat, Modi government curbs sugar export

Only 10 millon tonnes can be exported in the remainder of current season ending September

Punjab wants farmers to stay away from 9 pesticides. Will it help?

Europe tightened import norms since 2018, has shown reluctance to import basmati rice with pesticide residues earlier

Was ethanol the reason for the ban on broken rice exports

A look at official data shows that the allocation of Food Corporation of India rice for ethanol was drastically increased in 2021-22, as compared …

India bans broken rice export; 20% duty on other grades

Weak monsoon has led to reduction in paddy acreage this Kharif

Africa’s agribusiness sector should drive the continent’s economic development: Five reasons why

Africa’s agriculture sector is the world’s least developed, with lowest levels of labour and land productivity

FSSAI sets standards for basmati rice; to be enforced from August

The move could increase exports of this fragrant rice of India

Don’t worry, experts say after Pakistan gets GI tag for its own Basmati rice

Basmati joint heritage of the subcontinent; Pakistan’s exports will not dent India's share

Who benefits most from US-China trade war: Chinese ‘province’ Taiwan

American consumers pay more now; imports from others significantly up; no gains for US Inc: UNCTAD report 

Odisha fishing sector hopeful with Union Budget 2021-22 allocation for Paradip

Workers say harbour will be finally able to meet EU export standards 

Certifying organic food in India needs further support

Ethylene oxide standards missing in India; standards needed for all chemicals in the food system

Study predicts 4 outcomes for aquaculture industry amid COVID-19 impact

The relatively young industry suffers curb in exports, layoffs, reduced demand and production because of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …