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08 Jul, 2025 News Image PM Modi Arrives In Brasília For State Visit, To Hold Talks With President Lula.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Brazilian capital Brasília on Monday, marking the second leg of his visit to Brazil after concluding a “very productive” trip to Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit. Upon his arrival, Prime Minister Modi was received at the airport by Brazil’s Defence Minister Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho.
 Source:  ddnews.gov.in
08 Jul, 2025 News Image Modi in Brazil after pledges to ramp up bilateral trade, ties with Argentina.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rio de Janeiro late on Saturday (July 5) on a four-day visit, during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a state visit. The prime minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Galeao International Airport on Saturday evening (local time).
 Source:  thefederal.com
08 Jul, 2025 News Image ‘Approval granted for the establishment of Centres of Excellence for superfoods such as honey, mushrooms, and exotic vegetables’ – Shri Shivraj Singh.
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami in Delhi today to discuss the state’s needs in the areas of agriculture and rural development. During the meeting, Union Minister Shri Chouhan assured all possible support to the state and appreciated its efforts, stating that the Uttarakhand government is doing commendable work in these sectors.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
07 Jul, 2025 News Image Himachal: Apple growers welcome Centre's decision to increase Minimum Import Price.
Apple growers across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday welcomed the Centre's recent decision to increase the Minimum Import Price (MIP) for imported apples from Rs.50 per kg to Rs.80 per kg. While the move was seen as a positive step to safeguard domestic apple farmers from cheaper imports, especially from Iran and Turkey, concerns were raised about the effectiveness of its implementation on the ground. However, several farmer leaders warned that mere announcements without strict enforcement could render the move ineffective.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
07 Jul, 2025 News Image Trade deal may double India goods exports to US, report says.
A comprehensive trade deal between New Delhi and Washington could significantly boost the South Asian nation’s exports and manufacturing sector, paving the way for sustained growth, according to Bloomberg Economics. A broad agreement could nearly double India’s exports of goods to the US — its largest market overseas accounting for 19.3% of total exports — within a decade, and increase gross domestic product by 0.6%, economists Abhishek Gupta and Eleonora Mavroeidi wrote in a report Friday. Including services, overall exports to the US should rise 64%, the report said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
07 Jul, 2025 News Image APEDA and NLDSL sign MoU to develop logistics eMarketplace for streamlining agri-export logistics.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the Logistics eMarketplace (NLeMP), a unified digital platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of logistics services across the country. The MoU was signed by Shri Abhishek Dev, Chairman, APEDA, and Shri Rajat Kumar Saini, Chairman, NLDSL and CEO & MD, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC).
 Source:  foodtechbiz.com
07 Jul, 2025 News Image India, Maldives hold talks to deepen trade and investment ties.
India and the Maldives discussed ways to explore new opportunities for economic cooperation and trade enhancement, state-run media said on Saturday. The discussion for strengthening trade was held during a meeting between India's Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal and Maldivian Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed here on Friday.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
07 Jul, 2025 News Image Millet push, kiwi boost, dragon fruit drive: Uttarakhand's Dhami government reflects on 4 years of farm and horticulture reforms.
The Uttarakhand government has expanded focus on both traditional agriculture and high-value horticulture, introducing a series of initiatives aimed at increasing farmers' incomes and diversifying crop production across the state, under chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's four year tenure. Efforts to promote traditional crops have included the procurement of mandua (finger millet) under the National Food Security Mission since 2022. The state has integrated millets into the public distribution system, mid-day meals, and Anganwadi nutrition programs to boost both demand and nutritional access.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
07 Jul, 2025 News Image FTA fuel and China caution: Piyush Goyal eyes $870 bn export ambition for India.
Despite global headwinds, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal believes India’s exports will reach a new record this year, aided by free trade agreements (FTAs) and investments flowing into key sectors. In an interview with The Times of India, Goyal said India is reviewing older FTAs with ASEAN and Japan while remaining cautious in trade engagements with China.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
07 Jul, 2025 News Image Cold storage boosts cherry and plum sales in Kashmir.
In Kashmir, advancements in cold storage units are reshaping the marketing prospects for cherry and plum growers. Previously constrained by the short shelf life of these fruits, local farmers often faced limits in market reach, resorting to distress sales. Enhanced cold storage networks now enable extended preservation of produce, facilitating access to markets across India, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.
 Source:  freshplaza.com