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Agri exports rise 10% to Rs 24,119 crore during April-November
14March 2011
 India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products are set to increase significantly despite a decline in shipments of basmati rice, a key export item. According to the latest data from Apeda, during April-November 2010, the total volume of exports increased by close to 10% to Rs 24,119 crore from Rs 21,979 crore reported over the same period in the previous year. |
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India enhancing food processing, cold chain capacity
14March 2011
In a bid to reduce post-harvest losses, food processing capacity and cold-chain capacity in India is being enhanced through various government schemes. As per a study conducted by the Central Institute for Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, post harvest losses in 2009 were estimated to be Rs. 44,530 crores.
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Flood caused 16pc drop in rice exports: Reap
14March 2011
 Pakistan's rice exports fell nearly 16 percent in the first eight months of the 2010/11 financial year because of last year's floods, a top industry official said on Friday. |
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Alcoholic drinks market booming in Gulf region
14March 2011
 The duty-free shop at Dubai’s glitzy international airport brims with travelers choosing from row upon row of carefully stacked wine, champagne and whisky.The lavish display highlights a push by major alcoholic drinks-makers into the Gulf Arab region. |
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Banned pesticides being used in India, admits Pawar |
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Pawar not happy with ban on milk powder export |
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India's share in global food trade to double to 3 per cent by 2015 |
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Kesar mango to arrive only in May |
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Food safety for Indian grapes more important than price |
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India needs Rs 1,08,000 crore for food security |
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Global food prices pushed by three-factor engine |
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European Parliament rejects negotiations with Mercosur due to impact on agriculture |
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