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EGoM may meet on 11 July on grain exports

A panel of ministers is likely to meet on 11 July to take up the issue of allowing grain exports, food minister K.V. Thomas said on Friday. “Most likely, the EGoM (Empowered Group of Ministers) will meet on July 11. On the quantity (of exports) there are various proposals. The EGoM has to decide on that,” Thomas told Reuters.....

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Gujarat accounts for 2000 hectares under organic farming

Availing a key horticulture promotion scheme of the government, Gujarat has made the most of it by substantially expanding its area under organic farming. Under the organic component coverage as part of National Horticulture Mission (NHM), 2047 hectares has been reported across the country in 2010-11, with Gujarat alone accounted for.....

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Delhi show brings together mango-growers and processors under one roof

Delhi Tourism’s yearly festival to celebrate India’s position as the biggest producer of mangoes in the world, kicked off at Delhi Haat, New Delhi, on Friday. The three-day event is being organised in association with Department of Tourism, Government of NCT of Delhi, Incredible India, APEDA and National Horticulture.....

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Agri-products get protection under India-Malaysia FTA

Import of sensitive agri-products like palm oil, coffee, black tea and pepper from Malaysia will remain subject to high duty despite India operationalising free trade agreement (FTA) with the South East nation. The plantation items, mostly grown in South India, have been kept in the'Special Product' category under which import duties have been.....