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Fertiliser bags stacked at a warehouse as the Indian government strengthens import sources and supply chains.
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RTI Reveals Centre’s Strategy to Protect India’s Fertiliser Supply From Global Disruptions

The Central government is taking significant steps to safeguard India’s fertiliser supplies from global disruptions by diversifying import sources, exploring alternative trade routes and strengthening domestic distribution networks, according to a Right to Information (RTI) response. The disclosure highlights the government’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on a limited number of overseas suppliers while ensuring...

Avocados, kiwis, dragon fruit and other exotic fruits affected by rising temperatures and climate change in India.
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Climate Change Threatens Avocados, Kiwis and India’s Exotic Fruits

Avocados on toast, kiwi fruit in breakfast bowls and dragon fruit smoothies have become popular choices among health-conscious consumers. But behind their growing popularity lies a major challenge for farmers—climate change. Scientists warn that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and increasingly frequent extreme weather events are threatening the cultivation of several exotic fruits in India. Crops...