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Pulses import to come down by half this year: Khullar
09Feb 2011
 The Government today projected a 50 per cent drop this year in pulses import over last year due to prospects of a bumper production in 2010-11.“Pulses are expected to be a bumper crop at 16.6 million tonnes this year in which case imports will be half of what they were last year,” Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar told reporters here. |
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Export transaction cost to be cut in INDIA
09Feb 2011
The government on Tuesday announced steps to lower the transaction cost for Indian exports in a bid to make them more competitive in the global market.Though a panel headed by junior commerce minister Jyotiraditya Scindia estimated that Indian exporters were burdened with additional costs of around $15 billion (around Rs 67,000 crore) due to bureaucratic and infrastructure hurdles.
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EU bid to ban endosulfan may drive up food prices
09Feb 2011
 Food prices would shoot up further, if Europe has its way on its proposal at a global green forum to ban a cheaper generic pesticide — endosulfan — across the world.a cheaper generic pesticide — endosulfan — across the world.
“A ban on endosulfan would drive up the cost of agriculture and jeopardise the country’s food security at a time of rising demand,” said Dr Chengal Reddy. |
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Global halal market value of $1.2 trillion drives unprecedented interest in Gul food 2011
09Feb 2011
 With halal food currently accounting for approximately one-fifth of world food trade according to Euromonitor International, the world's leading provider of global business intelligence and strategic market analysis, food and beverage companies across the globe are recognising the considerable opportunities presented by an industry segment growing at $500bn annually and valued at $1.2 trillion in 2010. |
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India's food production high despite drought and floods: K.V. Thomas |
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Bangladesh says India to sell it 0.3m tonnes rice |
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Govt estimates a record 81.47 MT wheat production in 2010-11
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Poor infrastructure a challenge for MSMEs in food, agri sector |
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Regulate commodities trade to curb food price volatility: FAO |
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High prices, bean shortage to hit cocoa imports |
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Fortified super crop to fight hunger |
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Demand for Australian Wheat Strong as Price Near Two-Year High
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Pakistan's Rice exports cross $1bn in 7-mth FY11 |
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