Food Security
Iran war puts the world’s most used chemical in short supply
New Chinese export restrictions have further crimped sulfuric-acid markets.
3 min read10 May 2026Europe must rationalize its gas import policy rightaway if the world is to prevent a food crisis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has spelt a fertilizer shock too. Europe must start buying Russian piped gas again to relieve demand pressure on global LNG supply—and let more of it be used to make fertilizer. With luck, this could pre-empt a hunger crisis.
2 min read4 May 2026Mint Explainer | Is India's wheat export push a good idea?
India has reopened wheat exports amid a record surplus to ease excess supply and support farm prices. By offloading stocks, it aims to boost farmer incomes without stoking inflation, as ample buffer reserves and policy flexibility help keep domestic supply stable.
3 min read23 Apr 2026India's foodgrain stocks swell—lens on effective management
India's foodgrain reserves have soared to 60.48 million tonnes, raising concerns over storage costs and wastage. Experts advocate for proactive offloading of surplus stocks through exports to stabilize domestic prices and support farmers, while addressing global food price increases.
3 min read22 Apr 2026India sends 1000 tonnes of rice consignment to Burkina Faso amid humanitarian crisis, says MEA spokesperson
India on Wednesday has sent a consignment of 1,000 tonnes of rice to Burkina Faso amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The landlocked country in West Africa has been marred by political instability, attacks from jihadists.
2 min read1 Apr 2026Subsidised big fleets drive overfishing, not small fishers: Goyal
Speaking at the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference held during 26-29 March in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Goyal said India’s fisheries ecosystem is largely composed of small, traditional and artisanal communities practising sustainable methods, and should not be unfairly targeted in subsidy disciplines.
3 min read29 Mar 2026West Asia Crisis: EAM Jaishankar raises Global South's concerns over energy, fertilizer, food security at G7 meeting
At the G7 meeting, Jaishankar called for urgent reforms in global governance and highlighted the impact of West Asia conflicts on trade. He advocated for stronger humanitarian supply chains and addressed Global South issues, including food and energy security.
2 min read27 Mar 2026India is now a food surplus nation, ready to help countries facing shortages: Chirag Paswan
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said India has transformed into a food-surplus nation, poised to assist countries facing food shortages. At the Amity University's International Business Summit, he emphasised the importance of youth in achieving India's goal of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
1 min read18 Feb 2026From Food Basket to Food Power: Uttar Pradesh’s Agricultural Rebuild
Policy discipline, investment flows and innovation are reshaping the state’s role in India’s food security and rural economy.
2 min read14 Feb 2026Subsidies can’t be rolled back abruptly, reforms will be gradual: Govt official
V. Vualnam stressed the need for ongoing subsidies in India, highlighting food security and agricultural support. The government plans to rationalize these subsidies while leveraging technology for fertilizer optimization, alongside a commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline.
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