06/04/2026 SOURCE: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El Nino. The government assures this stock can be utilized if the weather phenomenon affects kharif sowing
Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt official
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06/04/2026 SOURCE: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volatility, fertiliser supply disruptions, sustainability requirements and digital traceability standards. With BRICS now accounting for nearly half the world’s population, around 40% of global GDP and $1
BRICS and the new geography of agri-trade
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06/04/2026 SOURCE: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Farmers are increasingly recognising climate volatility as a long-term reality, driving greater adoption of climate-smart practices, says Simon Wiebusch. 
El Niño needs monitoring, but India better prepared than earlier: Bayer’s Simon Wiebusch
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Topics: Ag India, Cotton,
🌾 Breaking News: 60% cotton brought to Punjab mandis sold below support price! 📉 Stay updated with the latest data on this developing story from Chandigarh. #CottonPrices #PunjabMandis #TimesOfIndia 🚜📊
60% cotton brought to Punjab mandis sold below support price: Data | Chandigarh News - The Times of India
Bathinda: Nearly 61% of the cotton that arrived in Punjab's grain markets this year was bought below the minimum support price (MSP), with some stocks.
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Topics: Ag India, Rice,
🌏 Exciting News Alert! 🌾 India aims to break records in rice exports, with strong growth in 172 countries! 🚀🍚 However, there's a flip side to this incredible milestone. Stay tuned for the full scoop! #IndiaExports #GlobalTrade #RiceIndustry 📈🌾

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there's a flip side
The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.
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Topics: Ag India, Rice, Wheat, Food/Nutrition,

What are the top three crops grown in India?
India’s agricultural landscape is as diverse as its culture, but a few crops dominate both acreage and production. Among these, three stand out for their sheer volume, economic impact, and role in feeding millions: rice, wheat, and sugarcane. Let’s explore what makes these staples so vital to the nation’s food security and rural livelihoods. Rice: The
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09/25/2025 SOURCE: economictimes.indiatimes.com
GTRI cautions that allowing US GM farm products under a trade pact could harm India's agri exports to the EU due to strict GM labeling and consumer resistance. Cross-contamination risks from India's weak agri-logistics could lead to shipment rejections and damage India's GMO-free image. Currently, India only allows Bt cotton cultivation and imports of GM soybean and canola oil.
India, US trade deal may backfire on EU exports if India opens door to GM feed: GTRI
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Topics: Commodities, Buy & Sell , Ag India, Trade (Commodities),
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08/31/2025 SOURCE: thewire.in
As the Trump administration refuses to back down, we may see India give in and allow concessions on milk, like it did in the case of cotton.
What's the Indian Government Doing to Protect Farmers From Trump's Bullying?
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