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Heavy rains spoil Indian sugar mills’ export plans, raw sugar faces global market pushback

Maharashtra and Karnataka, the country's biggest and the third-biggest sugar producing states, have had heavy rains pushing back harvests by a fortnight.

What’s behind rice stunting in India? Researchers pin down virus first found in China 21 yrs ago

Stunting is being caused by Southern Rice Black-streaked Dwarf virus, which has previously led to yield losses in China, Vietnam & Japan, finds Indian Agricultural Research Institute.

By 2050 you’ll be eating fake bananas and finger millets

The war in Ukraine highlights the dangers of relying on a few globally traded foods. To keep the world fed, scientists have identified alternate staples.

Ultimate ‘sting op’ — how Indian scientists imported wasps from Africa to tackle an alien pest

The parasitoids, which arrived in a shipment from Benin last August, have been released in parts of Tamil Nadu where the Cassava Mealybug caused massive damage to tapioca crops.

Five reasons why we shouldn’t throw away, but grow and eat weeds

Weeds can be nutritious and tasty, if we know which ones to pick.

Floods, drought are destroying crops around the world and sparking food inflation

The sudden emergence of supply strains has come as a blow to the global economy which has been struggling to regain its footing after the shock of the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Farmers fear onion prices will crash as India looks at 3rd consecutive year of bumper crop

Onion production in 2018-19 is projected to be around 23.48 million tonnes (MT), 0.95 per cent higher than the year before.

Global weather chaos is also damaging crop production across Asia

Drought and floods have devastated livelihoods and damaged crops in parts of Asia that produce palm oil, natural rubber, rice and sugar.

Monsoon at 33% deficit, but govt says ‘no cause for concern’

The Agriculture Secretary said predictions for good rainfall in July and August will see sowing of crops pick up soon.

This worm army is marching across India and destroying everything in its path

The Fall Armyworm, from the tropical and sub-tropical parts of the Americas, was first detected in Karnataka last year. It's already reached Mizoram.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.