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Crude oil futures rise as OPEC delays production output increase

Increase in tensions in West Asia also boosted the price of the commodity. The latest developments in West Asia have created apprehensions in the market over possible crude oil supply disruptions from the region.




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Crude oil gains as market analyses Trump’s victory in US Presidential election

The Trump administration could stimulate economic growth in the US, which could help boost consumption demand in that country, say analysts




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Trump effect: Base metal prices surge on demand spike after slumping post-Trump win

Aluminium, zinc and copper futures climb on November 7, the day after Trump’s election, say PTI reports




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Crystal-ball gazing: Diagnostics, faster & more precise

Comprehensive remote monitoring has the potential to revolutionise healthcare




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Drugmakers chart a specialised course to navigate choppy waters

India’s pharma industry is moving from volume to value, investing in quality manufacturing 




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Changing mindsets

This World Hearing Day, the focus shifts on overcoming challenges posed by societal misperceptions and stigmatising mindsets 




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Tobacco exposed

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day




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More than just a number: A call to improve adverse event reporting

Heal the hurt: Redressal and support are critical to keep the faith in the system from breaking down




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Self-care, 24/7

June 24 marks the beginning of Self-Care Month




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Thalassemia patients’ ask from Budget

A concerted effort from the government, healthcare institutions, NGOs and the public is essential to create a robust blood transfusion system that prioritises safety and supports patients.




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Reviewing TRIPS, an opportunity for evidence-based policies

Colombia calls for review of TRIPS Agreement implementation, highlighting need for evidence-based IP law and policy




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Lung cancer, in need of local research

Lung cancer in India presents unique challenges, with different patterns, genetics, and treatment options compared to the western world.




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Maharashtra’s sugar mills warn of potential halt to cane crushing season over MSP and ethanol price stalemate

Despite annual hikes in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane, the MSP of sugar has remained unchanged since 2019




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NSRCEL launches second cohort of Circular Economy programme

Pernod Ricard India Foundation to offer continued support




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UPL recognised as top patent applicant in agro-chemical research

This recognition comes from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, which annually ranks the world’s economies based on their innovation capabilities




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Ninjacart pares losses to ₹259 cr for fiscal 2024

Operating revenues up 74 per cent % at Rs ₹2002 cr on volume growth




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US imposes 5.7% CVD on India’s frozen shrimp exports

Washington’s hefty levy may jeopardise exports; Ecuador in comparison will face 3.75% duty, Indonesia and Vietnam 2.84%




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Icrisat DG to take over as WAF Secretary General

Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes transitions from Icrisat to World Agriculture Forum, succeeded by Himanshu Pathak in Hyderabad




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Storage in India’s key reservoirs unchanged for 4th week in a row

The 155 major reservoirs were filled to 87 per cent of capacity; level in 4 States below normal




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Fertilizer subsidy payout declines in April-September

Global price drop led to 38% dip in nutrient-based fertilizer subsidy payout, impacting domestic fertilizer sales




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Big boost to rice procurement in second fortnight of October, Central purchase reaches 84 lakh tonnes

The purchases were 48 per cent lower at 20.7 lt in until October 15, whereas in the second fortnight over 63 lt rice was procured by the Centre




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India’s night temperature rise in October breaks all time record, November may be ‘above normal’

October was the warmest pan-India basis since 1901, with the mean temperature recording 1.23 degree Celsius above normal




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Can solar energy transform farms for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation?

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture




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South Peninsula records 7% above normal rainfall so far, poised to get even more from later this week

Easterly to north-easterly flows starting to rebuild after being scattered by severe cyclone Dana over the Bay




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Climate issues, disease seen impacting arecanut production this year

Factors such as continuous heavy rainfall with intermittent sunshine, low temperatures and high humidity help in the spreading of this disease in arecanut plantations




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Crystal Crop Protection acquires I&B Seeds

Diversifies into flower and vegetable seeds with the latest buyout




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SEA urges govt to re-evaluate ban on export of de-oiled rice bran

In a letter to various Central ministers, SEA said that this decision could have far-reaching negative consequences for multiple sectors




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Stubble burning incidents drop by a half, but UP, Rajasthan have higher cases

Data also show that Uttar Pradesh had 17 per cent rise in number of stubble burning incidents at 1,288 against 1,102 year-ago and Rajasthan 9 per cent up at 1,072 from 982.




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Marut Dronetech raises $6.2 mn from Lok Capital in Series A funding

Funds to be deployed on developing advanced agri drones, expanding channel partner network and service centres




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Fertiliser shortage hits Kerala’s pineapple farming community 




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WISMA warns of losses to sugar mills if crushing season is delayed further

“We had requested the government to allow mills to begin crushing as early as November 5. However, the ministerial committee has decided to start the season on November 15”: WISMA President




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Fisheries Ministry, CMFRI, NFDB collaborate to showcase drone tech in marine sector

An awareness workshop will be held on November 8, featuring demonstrations of drone applications for tasks such as aquaculture input dispensing, water body monitoring, and marine mammal assessments




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Farmers’ reliance on paddy and maize threaten pulses, oilseeds crops

The shifting from pulses and cash crops towards stable paddy and maize has thrown challenges before policy makers on how to align the crop pattern as per the country’s needs




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25% dip in urad output to drag down pulses production despite rise in area

Trade sees no impact on prices in near term due to imports




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India’s cotton and pulses farmers shift to paddy, set to produce record 120 million tonnes rice

Area under paddy this year surged to record 43.37 million hectares (mh) from 40.73 mh year-ago.




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Government re-starts sales of rice, atta under ‘Bharat’ brand, raises prices

After flagging off the mobile vans of these cooperatives, carrying the items, Joshi said that the intervention would continue till the allocated stock gets exhausted




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Seafood exporters differ on US market over Trump’s win 

The drop in shrimp production in the South American country would help Indian products to make further inroads to the US market




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Call for joint efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 31st Swadeshi Science Congress

31st Swadeshi Science Congress inaugurated at Kochi’s ICAR-CIFT 




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World experienced its second-warmest October last month, says European weather agency

2024 “certain” to be the warmest year on record, says Copernicus Climate Change Service 




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Urad imports from Brazil increase to 22,000 tonnes till October

Australia’s chana production in current year is estimated at about 13.3 lakh tonnes (lt) against 4.9 lt in 2023, basically for export to India




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Storage in key reservoirs down a tad this week

Level at 86 per cent of total capacity; number of States with below-normal storage down to three




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Best Agrolife gets approval for patented herbicide ‘Shot Down’ and insecticide ‘Bestman’

These products are slated for launch in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.




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India’s September tea output a tad lower at 164.62 million kg

Output drop witnessed in North and South India




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Indian Tea Association calls for creating rating system based on quality of retail packets

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur




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Sowing seeds of trust: How blockchain is cultivating a new era of digital farming

Realising its full potential in digital farming requires addressing certain critical challenges




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AP proposes ₹43,402 crore budget for agri allied sectors

Kinjarapu Acchannayudu, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture, said “the Government proposes a multi-pronged approach to make agriculture a profitable venture”




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UPL’s Q2 net losses widen to ₹443 crore on pricing impact

The company reported a net loss of Rs ₹443 crore for the September quarter against a loss of Rs ₹189 crore in the same period last year




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Indian crop input firms upbeat on rabi season prospects on higher reservoir levels, soil moisture

Sector witnessing good demand for commodity and speciality fertilizers




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Row over senior-level ICAR scientists recruitment criteria

Scientists within the organisation question the criteria




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Promises fall flat for Maharashtra’s farmers amid unending agrarian crisis

In the last 9 months alone, 1,933 Maharashtra farmers took their lives, a stark testament to the ongoing agrarian crisis that remains untouched by political promises