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    US Unveils $500M Push for Domestic Fertiliser Independence Amid Hormuz Disruptions

    Analysts project that without such investments, ongoing global risks – geopolitical, climatic, and logistical – could keep prices elevated and margins tight for farmers into 2026 and beyond.
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    Finance and Economy

    Peshawar Bakers Threaten Shutdowns Over Stagnant Roti Rates

    The simultaneous provincial wheat-release programme may ease some pressure on millers, but bakers say the benefit will only reach them if official roti rates are adjusted accordingly.
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    India Advances Against Hunger, But Nutritious Diets Elude Millions as Global Food Security Wobbles

    India should accelerate focus on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and climate-resilient varieties through R&D, irrigation, seeds, and extension services.
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    Cooperatives

    NABARD Boosts Rural Heritage: 28 New GI Tags Take Total to 176

    As India celebrates its rich diversity, NABARD’s push for GI registrations not only safeguards centuries-old traditions but also fuels economic empowerment in rural heartlands, turning cultural assets into sustainable livelihoods.
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    Agriculture

    El Niño Threatens Bhutan’s Key Sectors Amid Climate Uncertainties

    Bhutan is already experiencing climate change effects as one of the most vulnerable countries despite minimal emissions.
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    Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

    Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
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    Agri-business

    ICAR Technology Portfolio for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026

    The conclave showcased ICAR’s portfolio of CSR-ready technologies, innovative research, and scalable interventions.
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    Agriculture

    Sri Lanka’s Livestock Sector Poised for Transformation with Private-Led National Policy

    As Minister Jayatissa and experts emphasise, the private sector’s dynamism, combined with targeted public support, offers the best path to a competitive, sustainable livestock industry that delivers for consumers, producers, and the nation.
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