ARTICALES 2 - AGRI FOOD UPDATE

KUALA LUMPUR: The palm oil sector faces a supply squeeze, which is not a bad thing as this is expected to ensure prices of the commodity remain elevated, industry observers

Malaysia's palm oil inventory plunged to 1.58 million tonnes in January, the lowest in 21 months, despite a 13 per cent drop in exports and a sharp 133 per cent increase in imports from Indonesia.

Palm oil production poised for modest growth in 2025

WILL INIDA BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT IN PULSES?

Pulses account for 23 percent of the area but contribute 10 percent of the total foodgrains production in the country. India is the largest producer (25% of global production), consumer (27% of world consumption), and importer (14%) of pulses in the world.

Ukraine Remains the Largest Supplier of Sunflower Seed Oil to the EU-27

Ukraine continues to be the dominant supplier of sunflower seed oil to the European Union, even as the country faces a decline in feedstock supply compared to the previous year

BPCL and NSI collaborate to develop sweet sorghum as a sustainable biofuel source

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Sugar Institute (NSI) in Kanpur to collaboratively develop sweet sorghum as an eco-friendly feedstock for bioethanol production.

Organic Spices and Herbs Market Size To Surpass USD 378 Billion With A Growing CAGR Of 4.01% By 2032 - Copy

Organic Spices and Herbs Market Size Was Valued at USD 275 Billion in 2023, and is Projected to Reach USD 378 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 4.01% From 2024-2032.

Wheat prices shoot up in govt auction after hike in individual limit

abruptly in most of the States, industry sources said. They attributed it to the relaxation granted to individual processors to lift a higher quantity

Bionema’s RootVita SP Increases Maize Head Size by 50% in South African Field Trials

A groundbreaking field trial in South Africa has demonstrated that RootVita SP, Bionema Group’s innovative biostimulant technology, can increase Maize head size by 50%, marking a significant advancement in sustainable agriculture

Padma Shri Conferred on Dr. Surinder Kumar Vasal, Architect of 'Miracle Maize'

Renowned geneticist and plant breeder Dr. Surinder Kumar Vasal, a native of Amritsar, has been awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his extraordinary contributions to agricultural science. The award was presented by the President of India at a ceremonial function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

India's Wheat Procurement Hits 27.36 MT, Surpasses Last Year; Private Buyers Impact Punjab Intake

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has surpassed its wheat procurement levels from last year, signaling strong arrivals and robust government buying in several key states. As of May 4, the FCI had procured 27.36 million tonnes (mt) of wheat for the central pool, exceeding the 26.6 mt bought during the entire rabi marketing season last year.