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05 Aug, 2025 News Image Asia's Rice Market to Grow at 0.9% CAGR, Reaching 767M Tons by 2035.
Driven by increasing demand for rice in Asia, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 767M tons by the end of 2035. In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $547.1B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
 Source:  indexbox.io
05 Aug, 2025 News Image WTC Bhubaneswar honours Palladium for its contribution to export facilitation.
Palladium, which supports FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations) in Odisha under the Promotion and Stabilisation of FPO (PSFPO) project, was felicitated for its contributions to export facilitation and rural market development at the World Trade Day and Members Meet 2025 organised by World Trade Centre (WTC), Bhubaneswar, recently. A media statement said that the highlight of the event was the presentation of five distinguished awards, recognising organisations and individuals that have meaningfully advanced trade and enterprise across key sectors in Odisha.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
05 Aug, 2025 News Image India hopes for a breakthrough in trade talks with the US, considers support to exporters.
India and the US will continue negotiations for a bilateral trade talk that could be finalised in the coming months, but the government is also looking at additional measures to support exporters. This comes after the US announced a 25% reciprocal tariff and an unspecified penalty on Indian exports that will be applicable from August 7.
 Source:  businesstoday.in
05 Aug, 2025 News Image UP steps up efforts to boost horticulture exports.
In a step toward transforming UP into a global hub for horticultural exports, the state govt convened the inaugural meeting of the UP state horticulture export promotion board. Held at the directorate of horticulture auditorium in Lucknow, the event brought together key stakeholders, experts and policymakers to strategise the future of agricultural exports.The event was attended by the MoS for horticulture, Dinesh Pratap Singh, who highlighted the state's commitment in ensuring farmers receive better prices and international recognition for their produce.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
04 Aug, 2025 News Image Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy and farmers are its soul: Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
On the auspicious occasion of release of 20th instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana, Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a mammoth gathering of farmers, officials and dignitaries in Patna, Bihar. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sinha, Cooperative Minister Shri Prem Kumar and other distinguished officials were present at the event, organised in the holy month of Sawan.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
04 Aug, 2025 News Image From Mumbai to Marseille: IMEC is bound to redefine India-Europe ties.
The inaugural session of the Raisina Mediterranean Dialogue in Marseille on 12th-13th June identified connectivity-and-infrastructure-related challenges as a new frontier for geoeconomics growth and competition. This event not only consolidated the growing influence of the Dialogue but also highlighted the depth of the Indo-French strategic partnership. This robust relationship is the essential driving force behind ambitious projects such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
04 Aug, 2025 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan graces ‘Meghalaya Pineapple Festival-2025’ in Delhi.
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the 'Meghalaya Pineapple Festival-2025' in New Delhi today. On this occasion, Chief Minister of Meghalaya Shri Conrad K. Sangma and senior officials of the Centre and the State were also present.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
04 Aug, 2025 News Image Food sector employs over 10 lakh people in Telangana: Ohatkar.
A full-day summit on ‘Food Packaging and Preservation Technologies’ was organised by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI) on Wednesday at the FTCCI Surana Auditorium, Federation House, Red Hills, Hyderabad. Rajkumar Ohatkar, additional director of industries, Government of Telangana, said, 'The food sector provides jobs to over 10 lakh people in Telangana, with the MSME segment alone accounting for over 9.23 lakh jobs across 62,000 small and 25,000 medium enterprises.' He also detailed various initiatives undertaken by the department to boost the sector.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
04 Aug, 2025 News Image 'Buying products made in our own country will increase the income of our manufacturers, which will strengthen the economy': Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today once again echoed the Prime Minister’s appeal by urging citizens to purchase products made within the country. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had, on August 2, 2025, during the disbursement of the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi in Varanasi, urged the nation to buy indigenous products.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
04 Aug, 2025 News Image NIFTEM-K Supports 8 Start-ups Across 8 States Under NSIP-4 with Over Rs.85 Lakh Assistance.
NIFTEM-Kundli supported a total of eight (8) start-ups under NIFTEM Start-up Incubation Programme (NSIP-4). The State/UT-wise details of the start-ups provided financial assistance, mentoring support etc.
 Source:  pib.gov.in