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Too hot to handle: Heatwave in North India slows textile, rice supply chains

Northern India's blistering heatwaves are wreaking havoc on vital industries, significantly hampering the trade of Basmati rice and textile production in the Delhi-NCR region. Workers face unbearable temperatures, resulting in increased absenteeism and interruptions in manufacturing processes. Additionally, erratic power supply complicates timely export shipments.

The Economic Times 27 May 2026 11:57 pm

Foodgrain output seen rising 5% to 376.5 MT

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed it the highest-ever foodgrain output in the country's history.

The Economic Times 27 May 2026 11:49 pm

Can ethanol save sugar sector? ET Conversation with DG ISMA

The Economic Times 27 May 2026 6:10 pm

Wheat output likely to rise by 2.29% to 120.65 mn tons for 2025-26

India's wheat output is set for a significant increase. Production is projected to reach 120.65 million tonnes in the 2025-26 crop year. This rise is expected despite some localized damage from unseasonal weather. Overall foodgrain production is also forecast to grow. The agriculture ministry confirms stable and resilient wheat production.

The Economic Times 27 May 2026 5:49 pm

India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to Gulf

India's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions. This decline impacts Indian prices, which have already fallen. Non-basmati rice exports showed a small increase. Delays in transit due to the ongoing conflict are affecting new deals.

The Economic Times 27 May 2026 3:50 pm

Bayer CropScience Q4 net profit rises 13% on higher revenues

Bayer CropScience's profit surged 13% in the March quarter and 21% for the full fiscal year.

The Economic Times 27 May 2026 10:27 am

AIADMK, BJP criticise Tamil Nadu government over crop loan waiver announcement

Mr. Palaniswami said the TVK, in its election manifesto, assured to completely waive off loans of farmers who held up to 5 acre of land. But now, instead of using land as the criterion, the government has considered money as the yardstick.

The Hindu 26 May 2026 1:45 pm

India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather

A sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weather in April and May, probably due to the El Nino weather phenomenon, then spoiled the fruits themselves, an official said.

The Economic Times 26 May 2026 10:14 am

Onion farmers demand 1500 per quintal compensation, procure onions at 25 per kg

The farmers claimed that they are struggling to recover the production cost of onions and demanded a 1,500-per-quintal compensation for farmers who sold their yields at the lowest price

The Hindu 19 May 2026 5:37 am

Farmers from Punjab protest at Mohali-Chandigarh boundary against Centre Government

Farmers alleged the Central Government is encroaching on Punjabs water through amendments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board rules, the Dam Safety Act, the Water Amendment Act 2024 and the Punjab Reorganisation Act

The Hindu 16 May 2026 4:00 am

India figures in EU's draft list for continued export of aquaculture products

India has been reinstated on the European Union's draft list for aquaculture product exports, ensuring continued shipments beyond September 2026. This inclusion follows India's compliance with EU regulations on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals. The move is a significant boost for India's seafood export sector, highlighting the EU's confidence in India's food safety standards.

The Economic Times 14 May 2026 3:32 pm

Delhi High Court rejects plea against tax exemption for agricultural income in Capital

The Bench stated that the issue fell outside the courts domain and it cannot direct the Delhi Government to legislate a law to introduce a new taxation framework

The Hindu 14 May 2026 4:39 am