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1. In a first, the Union Agriculture Ministry is conducting a survey on edible oils using the “My Gov” platform to formulate a policy for farmers to produce what consumers want. This will lso benefit farmers also as they will cultivate demand-driven crops and help the country move towards self-sufficiency in edible oil.
2. With turmeric exports expected to cross the $1-billion mark by 2030, the Union Government has opened the national Turmeric Board to develop and grow turmeric and turmeric products in the country.
3. Meteorological organisations across the world are divided over the emergence of La Nina weather phenomenon. While the US Climate Prediction Centre says the event emerged in December 2024, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology and APEC Climate Center have different views.
4. The Centre said it is closely monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability to the consumers and to maintain a stable price regime.
5. Copper will likely be under pressure in 2025 on Donald Trump taking over as US President again, a strong dollar, possible tariff war and setback to energy transition, analysts have said.