World food price index at two-year low despite rice surge after India’s export curbs

Synopsis Food prices: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that its world price index for food fell to a two-year low in August. The decline was driven by decreases in most food commodities, although rice and sugar prices increased. The overall index was 24% lower than its all-time high in March 2022. […]

India among countries evolving food systems for bigger gains for farmer-allied SMEs, says WEF study

Synopsis The WEF listed India, Ghana and Vietnam as among the countries that have been able to evolve their food systems by unlocking the potential of SMEs, particularly those that are farmer-allied and operating in local food chains. India figures among the few countries that have been able to evolve their food systems for a […]

India will steer celebration of International Millet Year 2023, says Prime Minister Modi

Synopsis The Prime Minister’s message was conveyed at the opening ceremony for the International Year of Millets (IYM) – 2023 organised by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, Italy, according to an official statement. India will steer the celebration of International Millet Year 2023 and organise campaigns to promote the […]