Opinion | Farmers may not be infected but are certainly affected
4 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Farmers may not be infected but are certainly affected

Live Mint  

The Covid-19 pandemic is probably the biggest threat to health that people across the globe are facing. The Food and Agriculture Organization food price index, which records monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 180.5 points in February, 1% lower than in January. This is bad news for the Indian farmers when wheat production in the country this year is likely to have gone up to a record 106.21 million tonnes. Although other players too are getting affected, the economic loss that the farmers must bear far outweighs the rest in the supply chain. The outbreak of Covid-19 is to be blamed for the ongoing situation, but if we continue to undermine agriculture and Indian farmers, the government will certainly be judged for their harrowing situation in due course of time.

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Bird flu is spreading rapidly among California dairy cows. Will milk prices rise?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bird flu is spreading rapidly among California dairy cows. Will milk prices rise?

LA Times  

As a rapidly increasing number of California dairy farms suffer outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu, industry experts say it remains unclear just how the disease may affect the nation’s milk supply or pricing. “There is almost no bird flu on dairies outside California, and that means farm milk prices have not risen measurably.” He said that unless many more herds …

Investors cash in on food commodities as the poor go hungry
2 years, 7 months ago

Investors cash in on food commodities as the poor go hungry

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 03, 2022 15:46 IST Rising consumer prices are aggravating food shortages around the globe, and investors looking to make a buck off food commodities could be making matters worse. “In Uganda, wheat and fuel prices have skyrocketed, making everyday goods like bread almost unaffordable to an ordinary citizen,” Anna Slattery, external affairs manager at The Hunger Project, …

Food companies, distributors prepare for disruptions as Covid cases surge
3 years ago

Food companies, distributors prepare for disruptions as Covid cases surge

India Today  

The FMCG sector is actively preparing to tackle any disruptions caused by rapidly rising Covid-19 cases in the country. Food companies, dealers and distributors are working towards increasing stocks of daily essential products such as cooking oil, rice, pulses, wheat and other items in order to avoid any supply disruptions due to local restrictions. Food manufacturing and processing companies have …

Covid-19 Pandemic Impact to be Severe, Prolonged for Aviation, Hospitality, Retail Sectors: ICRA
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Pandemic Impact to be Severe, Prolonged for Aviation, Hospitality, Retail Sectors: ICRA

News 18  

The coronavirus pandemic will significantly impact performance of companies and it is likely to be severe and prolonged for select sectors, especially aviation, hospitality and retail, according to ratings agency ICRA. As per ICRA analysis, the impact is likely to be severe and prolonged for select sectors, especially aviation, hospitality, retail and allied businesses," it said. The ratings agency, however, …

Farmers won’t see coronavirus money until June as bankruptcies soar
4 years, 7 months ago

Farmers won’t see coronavirus money until June as bankruptcies soar

CNN  

Washington CNN — Struggling farmers and ranchers, many of whom have seen their markets collapse as the pandemic upended supply chains, won’t see coronavirus relief money until June – about two months after Congress appropriated the funds. “This aid can’t arrive soon enough as many farmers file for bankruptcy, facing unprecedented losses,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall …

Trouble in farm country because of Covid-19 (opinion)
4 years, 8 months ago

Trouble in farm country because of Covid-19 (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Kent Sepkowitz is a CNN medical analyst and a physician and infection control expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Migrant farm workers in the United States – the majority of whom are Latino and too often living in comparably crowded, unsanitary quarters – may similarly end up at the center of the next Covid-19 …

COVID-19 fears see farmers' markets in NSW close despite 'essential service' status
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 fears see farmers' markets in NSW close despite 'essential service' status

ABC  

A number of farmers' markets in New South Wales have shut down despite the Federal Government deeming them an "essential service". Key points: Some farmers' markets in NSW have been shut down voluntarily, while others have been ordered to close by local government Some producers believe pre-ordering would eliminate most of the coronavirus risk, and that the closures are "funnelling" …

Coronavirus lockdown | Police won’t harm farmers, govt. tells Supreme Court
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Police won’t harm farmers, govt. tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday recorded in its order the government’s undertaking that farmers and agricultural workers would not be harassed by the police and the authorities during the lockdown. A Bench, led by Justice N.V. Ramana, was hearing a petition filed by activist Swami Agnivesh, represented by senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, that the authorities were tormenting farm workers and …

Farmers are among the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Farmers are among the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

Vegetables are the new gold. No matter what happens to the world, it has to go on,” says R Jaganathan, founder of Nallakeerai, which specialises in local, seasonal greens and networks with organic farmers across India. “There is an increase in demand for supplies and we are all sending a silent thank you to our farmers when we come home …

Reducing farm distress during a pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Reducing farm distress during a pandemic

The Hindu  

April 06, 2020 12:15 am | Updated 12:48 am IST Social distancing and living under a lockdown appear to be the only effective ways of dealing with the pandemic. At a time when the rural economy was witnessing declining incomes, both for casual workers and self-employed workers, even before the pandemic broke out, this lockdown is only going to hurt …

Farmers enjoy fivefold rise in food sales as coronavirus drives more people to avoid supermarkets
4 years, 9 months ago

Farmers enjoy fivefold rise in food sales as coronavirus drives more people to avoid supermarkets

ABC  

After extended periods of bushfires and drought, coronavirus was looking like yet another blow to Australia's farmers. "We've seen an 85 to 100 per cent increase in orders this month alone," Mrs Richardson said. "Most people came through the front door and bought their fresh fruit and vegetables and now we're doing a box service," Mr Rehbein said. Stay up-to-date …

'Covid-19 outbreak to have adverse impact on sugar consumption, prices'
4 years, 9 months ago

'Covid-19 outbreak to have adverse impact on sugar consumption, prices'

India TV News  

The Covid-19 outbreak is likely to have an adverse impact on sugar consumption, leading to a decline in prices by 3-4 per cent in the near term, according to a report. This is notwithstanding the decline in domestic sugar production along with the exports, which is likely to result in closing stocks correction to 10-10.5 million tonnes for sugar season …

Opinion | Farmers may not be infected but are certainly affected
4 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Farmers may not be infected but are certainly affected

Live Mint  

The covid-19 pandemic is probably the biggest threat to health that people across the globe are facing. The Food and Agriculture Organization food price index, which records monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 180.5 points in February, 1% lower than in January. This is bad news for the Indian farmers when wheat production in the …

Coronavirus Outbreak: With a stressed Rabi season, it's imperative to ensure speedy delivery of Zaid, Kharif seeds to farmers
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: With a stressed Rabi season, it's imperative to ensure speedy delivery of Zaid, Kharif seeds to farmers

Firstpost  

Agriculture is the backbone of our survival and most of our agriculture today depends on quality seeds and the organised seed sector. Our food production is also dependent on the availability of human resources or farm labour, farm inputs and free movement of agricultural produce – including seeds. For the seed sector, minimum support price and seed pricing calculations may …

Coronavirus undermines Indian farm crop prices, derails rural rebound; export demand dips as produce becomes expensive for overseas buyers
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus undermines Indian farm crop prices, derails rural rebound; export demand dips as produce becomes expensive for overseas buyers

Firstpost  

With more than 263 million farmers, the health of India’s farm sector can have a significant impact on the economy. However, the coronavirus outbreak sent crop prices tumbling just as Asia’s third-biggest economy was expanding at its slowest pace in more than six years. Prices for key crops like corn, soybeans, cotton and onions have plunged as much as 50 …

Sales are up at supermarkets. But that brings new problems for the grocery industry
4 years, 9 months ago

Sales are up at supermarkets. But that brings new problems for the grocery industry

LA Times  

There can be such a thing as too much business, supermarkets across the country are realizing as the surge in grocery demand sparked by the widening coronavirus crisis is forcing them to modify their policies. The major chains usually get shipments overnight, or perhaps twice a day, to restock essentials such as paper towels, toilet paper and water, but “manufacturers …

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