19 May, 2025 News Image Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level, reaches 28.66 million tonne.
The government's wheat procurement has surpassed last year's level and reached 28.66 million tonne so far in the current 2025-26 marketing year, according to official data. The procurement is the highest since the 2022-23 marketing year, driven by projections of a record wheat output of 115.3 million tonne this year.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
19 May, 2025 News Image Andhra Pradesh aims to produce two lakh tonnes of export quality mangoes in two years.
The horticulture department in Andhra Pradesh is working to increase the volume of mango exports to various countries, including the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and the USA. To achieve this goal, the department plans to train farmers in three regions of the state to produce at least two lakh tonnes ofexport quality mangoes in the next two years.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
19 May, 2025 News Image TN minister TRB Rajaa meets Indian envoy in Vietnam to strengthen bilateral trade ties.
In a strategic move to enhance Tamil Nadu's global economic footprint, State Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, TRB Rajaa, met with the Indian Ambassador to Vietnam, Sandeep Arya, in Hanoi on Saturday. The meeting focused on deepening trade relations and industrial cooperation between Tamil Nadu and Vietnam.
 Source:  dtnext.in
19 May, 2025 News Image Port restriction on import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued a notification imposing port restrictions on the import of certain goods such as Readymade garments, processed food items etc., from Bangladesh to India. However, such said port restriction will not apply to Bangladesh goods transiting through India but destined for Nepal and Bhutan.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
19 May, 2025 News Image India, EU conclude 11th round of FTA talks, likely to agree on deal in two phases.
India and the European Union have concluded the 11th round of negotiations on their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), reportedly agreeing to pursue a two-stage approach to finalise the deal, an official source, quoted by news agency PTI confirmed on Sunday.'The 11th round of talks concluded on May 16,' the official said, quoted by news agency PTI.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
19 May, 2025 News Image Govt developing platform for online submission of documents in trade remedy probes.
The government is developing a digital platform to enable the electronic submission of documents in trade remedy investigations with a view to further promoting transparency, efficiency, and ease of access for all stakeholders, an official statement said on Saturday. These investigations are carried out by the commerce ministry's arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
19 May, 2025 News Image US Agriculture Secretary Rollins to Visit India for Trade Talks.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is scheduled to visit India in the coming months as part of a global trade mission aimed at expanding American agricultural exports. This visit holds particular importance, as the United States currently has a USD 1.3 billion agricultural trade deficit with India, despite being India’s sixth-largest supplier of agricultural products.
 Source:  krishijagran.com
19 May, 2025 News Image Indian wheat procurement up 14%, near 30 million tonnes.
Wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana concluded with lower volumes compared to last year. This decline is attributed to increased buying by private traders and processors, as well as farmers holding onto more grain. Farmers anticipate higher prices in the coming days and are also factoring in uncertainty related to the India-Pakistan conflict. Procurement will continue in other States.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
19 May, 2025 News Image USA:Corn Growers Focused on Potential Export Opportunities in India.
The recent trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom was good news for U.S. agriculture. However, that doesn’t mean the search for new markets is over. Krista Swanson, chief economist for the National Corn Growers Association, says India presents a remarkable export opportunity for U.S. corn growers.
 Source:  kmaland.com
19 May, 2025 News Image Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches e-Rupi system, agricultural policies.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'e-Rupi' system, a digital payment initiative for farmers, alongside four agricultural policies aimed at boosting the state's agricultural sector. The e-Rupi system will provide farmers with direct subsidy payments via e-vouchers for purchasing essential supplies.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com