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Govt raises onion procurement price by 13% as buffer stock buying struggles

Government hikes onion procurement price by 13% to Rs 2,125/quintal, effective July 4, 2026, to boost buffer stock purchases amid a slow start. This is the fifth increase this season, with only 2,000 tonnes procured so far. Despite production parity, seasonal price rises are expected, though overall availability remains stable.…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Nepal looks to improve quality, explore new markets after India tightened tea import procedures

Nepal's tea exports to India faced a temporary halt due to stricter testing regulations, prompting a government task force to recommend improving quality and exploring new markets like China, Pakistan, the US, and Europe.

The Economic Times · Jul 4

NABARD plans credit boost for agriculture through revised unit cost framework

The revisions reflect current market prices and technological advancements, promoting realistic project financing and encouraging sustainable growth.

The Economic Times · Jul 4

California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines

A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Food inflation projected to average 6% in FY27 amid rainfall deficit concerns: CareEdge Ratings

India faces a challenging economic outlook with food inflation projected at 6% and CPI at 5% in FY27, largely due to a severe monsoon deficit impacting agriculture. Despite a widening non-oil trade deficit, strong services exports and a surge in FDI inflows are providing crucial support. Remittances also show robust…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

'Bloody shock': H5 bird flu case suspected in Hunter

It marks an unwelcome first for NSW.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3

Americans were told bird flu caused soaring egg prices, then an investigation uncovered these text messages from US egg producers - here's what we know so far

Egg price investigation explained: US egg giants are accused of secretly coordinating to inflate prices during the bird flu crisis. Prosecutors allege executives used private messages to manipulate wholesale egg markets, even as they publicly blamed avian influenza. This alleged scheme aimed to keep prices high, leading to record profits…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

MP's farm business fined over veteran employee's death

A business co-owned by an independent MP failed to ensure the safety of an elderly employee and family friend who died in a quad bike crash, a court has found.

AAP · Jul 2

Defra breached law when it let farmers use bee-killing pesticide, watchdog says

Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Duchess Sophie's bob transformation is all the low-maintenance inspiration you need for summer

The Duchess of Edinburgh has swapped her long locks for a chic, lighter blonde bob - and honestly, we can't stop looking at it

Woman & Home · Jul 2