Sustainable Farming & ESG

Jun 01, 2026 • 4 min read

Water Stewardship in Sugarcane and Rice Farming: Micro-irrigation and ESG Mandates for Modern Buyers

Evaluating drip irrigation investments in water-stressed aquifers, and the ESG metrics corporate food buyers use to evaluate suppliers.

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Commodity Risk & Finance

May 31, 2026 • 5 min read

The Role of Letters of Credit in Commodity Trade: Mitigating Risk in Exports

A financial handbook for trade execution desks on using documentary credits, bank guarantees, and trade financing for secure international shipments.

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Biofuels & Bioenergy

May 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India: Feedstock Supply Chains and Regulatory Milestones

Reviewing CORSIA requirements, biofuel pathways from agricultural waste, and domestic blending mandates in aviation.

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Freight & Logistics

May 29, 2026 • 5 min read

Inland Cold-Chain Logistics in India: Key Challenges in Preserving Moisture-Sensitive Pulses

An operational analysis of refrigerated trucking, humidity controls in transit, and cold storage options to minimize weight loss and pest damage.

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Grains & Crops

May 25, 2026 • 6 min read

Procurement Patterns in Rabi Wheat 2026: Direct Farm-Sourcing vs. Mandi Auctions in Northern India

A comparison of direct contract farming and traditional APMC mandi auctions, showing how digital grading stabilizes sourcing margins.

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Trade Policies

May 24, 2026 • 4 min read

Maize-Based Ethanol Production: India's Fuel Policy Reshaping Grain Markets

Examining the diversion of maize feedstocks to domestic distilleries and its consequences on animal feed pricing and poultry margins.

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