The 2025–26 global red lentil supply outlook remains balanced but weather-dependent. Australia may produce 1.5–1.69 mln tonnes, with potential exports of 1.5–1.6 mln t, though rainfall during July–August is critical. Canada’s output is forecast lower at
The Indian government has announced an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, aiming to provide better returns to farmers and encourage crop diversification. The highest absolute
Unseasonal rainfall accompanied by strong winds has negatively affected sesame and mango cultivation across Gujarat. Officials from the state agriculture department reported that nearly 10% of mangoes have fallen early due to the adverse weather. Most
Unusual weather is causing big problems for Indian farmers. A series of Western Disturbances (WDs)—weather systems from the Mediterranean—are coming one after another, bringing unexpected rain, cooler weather, and strong winds. Normally, WDs come in winter
The government will purchase 0.3 million tonnes (MT) of onions from farmers this fiscal under the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF), down from 0.47 MT bought in FY25. The buffer stock aims to stabilize prices during festive
NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) has bought over 1.79 lakh tonnes of mustard from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 5950 per quintal in the current Rabi marketing season (till
Karnataka’s onion farmers are facing major losses despite a bumper harvest, as poor storage infrastructure forces them to sell at low prices. Wholesale onion rates in Bengaluru have dropped to ₹14–₹21 per kg, while retail prices
U.S. farmers plan to plant 83.5 million acres of soybeans in 2025, which is 4% less than last year. Most of this drop is happening in the Corn Belt and Northern Plains, where farmers are choosing
India’s sugar output has fallen sharply this year, with a decline of 18% compared to last season, according to data from the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF). As of April 15, 2025, the country
India is likely to witness above-normal monsoon rainfall this year, according to the latest seasonal forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The national weather agency has projected rainfall at approximately 105% of the long-term