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NewsIndia's soybean imports surge to 700,000 tonnes as meal prices spike on weak monsoon concerns
A near-60% premium for domestic soybean meal over US origin prices has driven a return to import buying after India purchased negligible volumes in 2024/25 following a record domestic crop.
NewsIGC lifts 2026/27 world corn forecast to 1.31 billion tonnes on Argentina and India upgrades
Global output would still fall 29 million tonnes short of the prior season's record, and El Niño conditions now underway add uncertainty to southern hemisphere harvests later in the year.
NewsIndia's Andhra Pradesh shrimp farmers pivot to local sales as export disruption cuts prices
Rising freight costs linked to Middle East shipping disruptions have curtailed export activity from India's largest marine exporting state, forcing producers to offload stock at depressed domestic prices.
NewsIndia's Andhra Pradesh secures aqua feed price cut as soybean import curbs squeeze manufacturers
Feed manufacturers cited restricted access to low-cost US soybean as a key driver of the price hike that prompted state intervention.
NewsIndia's milk prices set for further rise as El Niño threatens fodder supply
Dairy executives warn of a possible 3-4% increase by July following an already implemented 2-3% hike in May, as deficient monsoon risks compound rising feed costs.
NewsIndia's soybean imports rose 65% in May from previous month
India's soybean imports surged 65% in May from the previous month to a record high, an industry body said on June 15, as domestic prices climbed to their highest level in four years, prompting traders to source supplies from African countries.
NewsEgg and chicken prices in Andhra Pradesh, India, surge amid supply shortages
Eggs and poultry chicken in Andhra Pradesh, India, have become more expensive, with traders attributing the rise to increased demand and reduced supply, higher transportation costs, and rising feed prices.
NewsSyngenta joins India's Annam.AI as strategic partner for crop intelligence platform
The agreement positions Syngenta to contribute agronomic expertise in crop health, pest forecasting and heat stress modelling to a nationwide open-data agricultural initiative.
NewsIndia pushes Northeast fisheries and livestock expansion with US$2.67 billion support
India's Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Rajiv Ranjan Singh,last month said that the fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy sectors have immense potential to accelerate the economic development of India's Northeast, adding that growth in these sectors would ensure progress not only for individuals but for the region as a whole.
NewsKarnataka, India milk union saw 930,000 litres of daily milk procurement in April
Mysuru Milk Union Limited (MyMUL) in Mysuru, Karnataka, India, recorded 9.3 lakh litres (930,000 litres) of daily milk procurement in April.
NewsIndia maize demand seen hitting 72 million MT by FY2031 as feed and ethanol use surge
A FICCI-YES Bank report projects strong supply growth but warns of persistent post-harvest and productivity constraints.
NewsNavapur in western India sees steady collapse of poultry economy
Navapur, a tribal-dominated taluka in Nandurbar district that has anchored western India's egg supply since the 1950s, is witnessing a steady collapse of its poultry economy after repeated avian flu outbreaks, dwindling infrastructure, and limited institutional support.
NewsIndia shrimp farmers push back against proposed feed price hike in Andhra Pradesh
Aqua farmer associations in India's largest shrimp-producing state call on the chief minister to block a second feed price increase this year as rising input costs and disease pressure squeeze margins.
NewsNovus appoints Dr. Koushik De as technical director for South Asia poultry and dairy
A 14-year company veteran steps into a expanded technical leadership role as input cost pressures and productivity demands intensify across the region.
NewsIndian traders start wheat exports for first time in four years
Indian traders have begun exporting wheat for the first time in four years, as a bumper harvest combined with a rally in global prices and freight rates has made shipments commercially viable for buyers in Asia and the Middle East, Reuters reported.
NewsIndia's marine fish production rose by 3% last year
India's marine fish production touched 35.7 lakh tonnes (3.57 million tonnes) in 2025, marking a slight 3% increase over the 2024 landings.
NewsJump in milk procurement in Karnataka, India
Milk procurement across Karnataka, India, has witnessed a significant surge.
NewsIndia's soymeal consumption expected to drop by around 7% in 2026-27 marketing year
Soymeal consumption in India is forecast to decline by around 7% during 2026-27 marketing year as poultry and livestock producers continue to shift to more cost-effective feed alternatives due to high prices and changing feed preferences, according to the US Department of Agriculture's local office in New Delhi.
NewsUttar Pradesh, India, to start buying wheat from farmers until June 15
The state government of Uttar Pradesh, India, will start purchasing wheat from farmers across the state on April 6, with the procurement continuing till June 15.
NewsPond mapping, desilting could support higher fish output in Maharashtra, India, fisheries minister says
Technology-led pond mapping and desilting could help raise fish output across Maharashtra, India, said Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane.
NewsUp to 1,000 birds dead following bird flu outbreak in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
A bird flu outbreak in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, was confirmed on March 23 at the Central Hatchery at Seminary Hills after around 800 to 1,000 birds died.
NewsState-run farm in Chhattisgarh, India, sees 4,400 chicken dead from bird flu
At least 4,400 chickens are reported to have died due to a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak at a state-run poultry farm in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India, within six days.
NewsAndhra Pradesh, India, intervenes to promote livestock sector across Urban Local Bodies, Urban Development Authorities
The state government of Andhra Pradesh, India, issued orders last week introducing a significant policy intervention to promote livestock sector across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities (UDAs).
NewsNagaland, India, sees rising momentum in fisheries development
Fisheries development has gained momentum over the years in Nagaland, India, particularly in the areas of inland fisheries and freshwater aquaculture.
NewsPoultry farmers in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, call for registration of farms
In a bid to ensure transparency and proper record keeping of bird population, egg production and export activities, poultry farmers in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, one of the country's major egg production hubs, have stressed the need for registration of poultry farms.
NewsGrowth of Assam, India dairy sector driven by five modern milk processing plants
The dairy sector of Assam, India, is witnessing steady growth with five modern milk processing plants now operational in the state and daily milk production reaching nearly 1.5 lakh litres (150,000 litres), the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on March 7.
NewsMilk production in Maharashtra, India, sees 63.8% growth over 10 years
The Economic Survey 2025–26 shows milk production in Maharashtra, India, increased from 101.52 lakh metric tonnes (10.15 million MT) in 2015–16 to 166.26 lakh MT (16.63 million MT) in 2024–25, registering a growth of 63.8% over 10 years.
NewsNamakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, sees drop in egg price due to falling consumption
Following rise in temperature before the start of the summer season in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, the city's egg price reduced to ₹4.60 (US$0.055) due to a fall in consumption.
NewsKerala, India, to achieve full self-sufficiency in milk, egg, and meat production by 2031, minister says
Kerala, India, will achieve total self-sufficiency in milk, egg, and meat production by 2031, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchu Rani said on February 21.
NewsIndia's soybean meal exports dropped in volume year-on-year in January 2026
The Indian feed meal market is declining amid a sharp price spike in January, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA).
NewsMeghalaya, India, seeks self-sufficiency in fish production through large-scale farming
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, India, Conrad K Sangma, said the state is promoting large-scale fish farming to achieve self-sufficiency in fish production and meet its growing demand.
NewsStudy needed to determine use of pokkali fields in Kerala, India, for round-the-year paddy-fish farming
A detailed scientific study is required to assess the potential of round-the-year integrated paddy-fish farming in the pokkali fields of Kerala, India, said Union minister of state for agriculture and farmer's welfare Ram Nath Thakur said.
NewsIndonesia's animal welfare regulation issued, opening wider opportunities for cage-free egg development
The government of Indonesia has officially issued Minister of Agriculture Regulation (Permentan) No. 32 of 2025 on the Implementation of Animal Welfare.
NewsPoultry farmers go on strike in Tamil Nadu, India
Poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu, India, on January 1 commenced a strike by halting production, demanding that broiler units revise the rearing rate of chicken in the state.