Centre’s foodgrain reserves at record high as El Nino threatens kharif production
India’s foodgrain reserves in the Central Pool surged to a record high of 122 million tonnes (mt) as of June 1.Equal to the country’s entire annual rice consumption, this massive stockpile gives the government a critical buffer just as El Nino risks disrupting the 2026 kharif crop. Given that the country’s free foodgrain schemes for over 80 crore beneficiaries require an […]
El Nino may hit India’s monsoon, rice and maize output: FAO
With the new El Nino phase officially begun, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that it may weaken India’s summer monsoon, putting rainfed crops, including rice and maize, under stress during the critical kharif season.The UN body said the weather phenomenon raises risks for agriculture-dependent livelihoods and food security in regions already in […]
Green farms, green future: Why electric mobility is becoming essential for sustainable agriculture
Agriculture has always been the backbone of economies worldwide, providing food security, employment, and livelihoods for billions. However, the sector is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to its dependence on fossil-fuel-powered machinery and transportation systems. As the world moves toward cleaner and more sustainable practices, electric mobility is emerging as […]
Over 60% chances of Super El Nino developing by winter, says US weather body
Drought-bearing El Nino, whose onset has been declared by various global weather organisations, has a 60 per cent chance of becoming a Super El Nino, the National Weather Service (NWS) of the US weather agency National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) has said. Announcing the onset of El Nino — the return of a climate phenomenon […]
El Nino has set in, Positive IOD likely by July, says Japanese weather body
May 2026 was the second warmest ever recorded globally for land and sea, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), reported. The ERA5 record shows May 2026 was the second warmest May on record, with an average surface air temperature of 15.81°C, or 0.55°C above the […]
Planet sizzles as May becomes second warmest ever recorded globally
May 2026 was the second warmest ever recorded globally for land and sea, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), reported. The ERA5 record shows May 2026 was the second warmest May on record, with an average surface air temperature of 15.81°C, or 0.55°C above the […]
Modi government raises agriculture budget five-fold to ₹1.4 lakh crore in 12 years
The Narendra Modi-government has increased the annual budget for the agriculture ministry by five-fold in the last 12-years to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for the current fiscal as part of its efforts to boost the farm sector and enhance farmers’ income. According to a booklet released by the government to mark Modi’s tenure as India’s […]
Farmers procure 3.5 times more organic manure this kharif season
The government on Monday said farmers have bought 1.1 million tonnes of organic manure in the ongoing kharif sowing season, a 3.5 times jump from 320,000 tonnes in the year-ago period, indicating a gradual shift from chemical fertilisers. The Centre also reiterated that the country’s overall fertiliser stock position is comfortable and there is no […]
How geopolitical flashpoints are spurring global supply chain diversification
As geopolitical flashpoints, tariff tensions, economic volatility and business disruptions hit global supply chains, companies and countries are rejigging sourcing and manufacturing strategies. As a result, enterprises are shifting strategies from a cost-optimised lens to vibrant supply chains that can absorb the current global shocks. Single-source models are being replaced by diversified supply chains, regional […]
India entered 1,821 new markets in FY26: an agri exports keep pace without supply chain reform?
In FY26, India’s export diversification generated nearly $202 million in additional exports through new product-entry combinations, with sectors like marine products, pulses, and agri-processing contributing significantly. At the same time, India’s agricultural exports rose 2.8 per cent to $52.55 billion despite geographical disruptions and global inflationary headwinds. While these numbers reflect resilience, they also underline […]