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28 Jul, 2025 News Image 'Historic' FTA with Britain shows world's trust in India: PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and UK as 'historic,' and said the trade pact showed the world's trust in the country. As regards Operation Sindoor, he said weapons manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative played a great role during the cross-border military offensive in destroying enemy targets and made enemies lose sleep.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Organic Certification under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) involves a third-party certification, is recognized by European Commission and Switzerland at crop level: APEDA.
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) was launched in 2001 by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India for exports of Organic products and APEDA acts as the Secretariat for the implementation of the NPOP. The system of grower group certification was launched in 2005, as it was felt necessary to cater to small and marginal farmers.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Weather keeps Indian grape exporters cautiously optimistic.
Indian grape growers from Maharashtra, the country's primary grape-producing state, are navigating difficult weather conditions as they prepare for the next export season, says Sunil Shinde, Managing Director at Grape Master Farmer Producer Company based in Nashik. 'From early May to the end of June, which coincides with the backward or foundation pruning period, Nashik and adjoining regions saw continuous rainfall, disturbing critical fruit bud formation and photosynthesis processes,' Shinde explains. 'This has led to roughly 25-30% leaf damage due to diseases like downy mildew and anthracnose. The waterlogged conditions also delayed necessary spray treatments, as tractor access was limited,' he adds.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Indo-UK FTA: UK market opens doors for Indian turmeric farmers.
As India and the UK agree upon a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), turmeric farmers in the country anticipate a new untapped market with a strong Indian diaspora and help them find better discovery of price. Though India is a leader in turmeric exports, the UK is not among the top-5 importers, leaving a huge scope for farmers.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Banana imports to Kyrgyzstan reach record high in 2024.
Kyrgyzstan's banana imports hit an all-time high in 2024, totaling 37,100 tonnes worth $27.2 million, according to the National Statistical Committee. This represents a 30% increase from 2023 (28,500 tonnes, $18.65 million), and nearly double the 2020 pandemic low of 20,000 tonnes ($9.2 million). The steady growth in recent years reflects rising consumer demand and improved supply chains.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Linkage of FPOs with Industries.
Government of India has taken several proactive initiatives to promote direct marketing of farmers’ produce, thereby aiming to reduce dependency on middlemen and enhance farmers’ income.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Initiatives to Support FPOS and SHGS.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its Central Sector schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme, Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and Centrally Sponsored – Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the country.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Registration of FPOs, farmers and traders on E-Nam Platforms.
1522 mandis have been integrated with National Agriculture Market (e‑NAM) portal till 30th June 2025. 1,79,41,613 farmers, 2,67,719 traders, and 4,518 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are registered on the e-NAM platform as on 30 June 2025. The total value of agricultural produce traded on the e-NAM portal till this date stands at Rs.4,39,941 crore.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Good if US trade pact sealed by August 1, but nation first: Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said it would be good if India and the US can do a trade agreement before August 1 but New Delhi's priority is to protect its national and public interests. 'Koi deadline ke hisab se Bharat negotiate nahi karta (India doesn't negotiate its trade agreements based on deadlines),' Goyal added at an event in Mumbai on the opportunities for exports in the UK market following the bilateral free trade agreement.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
28 Jul, 2025 News Image Schemes to minimise Post-Harvest Losses.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) commissioned a study in 2022 namely, 'Study to determine Post harvest losses of Agri Produces in India' with reference year 2020-22 through NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (NABCONS). The study was conducted for assessment of post-harvest losses for 54 commodities across 15 Agro-Climatic Zones for various categories, spread across 292 districts of India. The study identified the gaps in infrastructure development, technology infusion and skill requirements in the sector.
 Source:  pib.gov.in