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TopicFood security

Topic: Food security

Support to farmers, food security, outdated data — WTO members question India’s agriculture policies

WTO's Committee on Agriculture met last week in Geneva. During this meeting, members could question each other on agricultural policies that potentially impacted trade.

Union govt mandates wheat stock reporting, process to start from April 1

The government has said that the stock declaration of wheat and rice will be mandatory for all the traders, wholesalers, retailers, big-chain retailers, and processors in all the states and union territories.

NHRC discusses challenges, solutions for PDS with aim to ensure food security

A core group meeting was organised by the NHRC on the right to food with a focus on the PDS. The meeting was chaired by NHRC Member Vijaya Bharati Sayani.

‘Symbolic, throwback to Nehruvian socialism’, say economists about Modi govt’s subsidised Bharat Atta

After Bharat Dal in July, Modi govt Monday launched Bharat Atta, a brand under which it will sell subsidised wheat. Economists say it will likely be forgotten after 2024 elections.

Xi is pushing China to increase farmland for grains. It’s a call for swadeshi food security

Xi has even gone so far as to warn people against ‘playing tricks’ to reclassify farmlands for fulfilling ulterior motives.

Global rice importers seek government deals as India’s export ban curbs supplies

The ban will cut availability of rice on world markets by about a fifth, and could lead to importers seeking more govt-to-govt deals to overcome shortages and tame spiraling prices.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister urges restoration of Black Sea grain deal to tackle global food insecurity

Collaborative efforts emerge as Ukraine and Pakistan seek solutions for the global food crisis after Russia pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal.

The world is growing enough crops. But they’re being used for fuel, not food

In ‘The World in 2050’, Hamish McRae looks at the changing face of demography, finance, technology and the environment.

How Modi govt extending free grains scheme could help BJP in Gujarat, Himachal polls

PMGKAY was extended for three more months last week. An analysis of the scheme's beneficiaries shows that over 50% of the population in Gujarat and 38% in HP will benefit from it.

First grain ship leaves Ukraine port of Odesa after UN-brokered deal

The agreement will enable Ukraine to export 22 million tonnes of grain and other agricultural products that have been stuck in Black Sea ports due to the war.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?