Category : Trade & Export


Iran War Hits Fertilizer Supply, Air Pollution May Help

The Iran conflict has disrupted India's fertilizer and LNG imports, threatening agriculture. Experts propose costly self-sufficiency projects, but an innovative solution may lie in capturing nitrogen from air pollution to create fertilizers.

Apple Hunter's 25-Year Mission Saves 1,200 Vanishing Varieties

Tom Brown, a retired chemical engineer known as the 'Apple Hunter,' has spent decades tracking down and preserving rare apple varieties that were disappearing from American agriculture, reviving flavors and histories lost to commercial farming.

WTO MC14 Conference to Address Trade Issues Amid Divisions

Trade ministers from 166 economies will gather in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the WTO MC14 conference to discuss agriculture, e-commerce moratorium, fisheries subsidies, and reforms, with limited outcomes expected due to ongoing global disputes.

Indian Refiners Eye Iranian Crude After US Sanctions Waiver

Indian refiners are exploring a resumption of Iranian crude purchases after the US granted a 30-day sanctions waiver, aiming to stabilize supplies amid Middle East disruptions. The waiver covers oil loaded by March 20, with millions of barrels awaiting de

Nashik Airport Cargo Doubles to 9,000 Tonnes in FY 2025-26

Nashik Airport handled over 9,000 tonnes of international air cargo in FY 2025-26, doubling from the previous year, despite disruptions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Exports include grapes, defence goods, and pharmaceuticals.

Bhubaneswar Restaurants Hike Prices Amid LPG Shortage

Restaurants and cafes in Bhubaneswar are introducing temporary menus with 30-40% price hikes and reduced dishes due to an acute LPG shortage caused by the West Asia conflict, disrupting the city's food sector.

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