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06 May, 2025 News Image New Zealand: Government kick-starts trade negotiations with India.
Trade Minister Todd McClay says a government delegation has landed in New Delhi to kick-start free trade negotiations. Following significant remote engagement over the past month, the first in-person round of negotiations towards a comprehensive India-New Zealand free trade agreement will take place in India this week.
 Source:  farmersweekly.co.nz
06 May, 2025 News Image CM Dhami and Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan review agriculture, rural schemes in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a key meeting on Monday to review the implementation of various Central government schemes under the Agriculture and Rural Development Departments in the state. Chief Minister Dhami welcomed the Union Minister to the state and expressed his gratitude for the Centre's continued support towards strengthening the agriculture and rural sectors in Uttarakhand.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
06 May, 2025 News Image FCI wheat procurement exceeds last year’s buy of 26.6 million tonnes.
The government’s wheat procurement through the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for buffer stocks has crossed last year’s purchase of 26.6 million tonnes (mt) and reached 27.36 mt as of May 4. The Centre purchased 23.13 mt of wheat in the corresponding period a year ago. The Agriculture Ministry has estimated a record production of 115.43 mt of wheat for the 2024-25 crop year (July-June).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
06 May, 2025 News Image India, Italy discuss deeper trade ties in clean energy, agri-tech: Finmin.
India and Italy on May 5 discussed opportunities to scale up bilateral trade and investment, with a sharp focus on clean energy, agri-food processing, and digital innovation, during a meeting between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) 58th annual gathering in Milan.
 Source:  moneycontrol.com
06 May, 2025 News Image Amit Shah sets Rs.2 Lakh Crore Export target for National Cooperative Export Body, Pushes Global Outreach, Organic Expansion, and Seed Innovation.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has set an ambitious vision for the future of India’s cooperative sector, urging three key national-level cooperative institutions—National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), and Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL)—to accelerate their impact on global trade, organic farming, and seed innovation. During a high-level review meeting in Delhi, attended by senior ministry officials and the managing directors of the three cooperatives, Shri Shah emphasized the government’s commitment to the “Prosperity through Cooperation” vision championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
 Source:  impressivetimes.com
06 May, 2025 News Image Magic of millets: Transforming agriculture.
As the world is shifting its attention to sustainable agriculture, millets are gaining limelight as a promising alternative to paddy production in India. The 6.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of millets globally, and the remarkable 16% CAGR of millet in India from 2024 to 2030, validate it. With the growing popularity of millets, the time is ripe for policymakers to boost millet production. However, for an effective transition, it is imperative to get farmers on board and excited about the change.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
06 May, 2025 News Image Angola President Joao Lourenco says, India is a key trade partner of Angola, both countries are committed to further advancing bilateral ties.
President of Angola Joao Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço said India and Angola are committed to further advancing bilateral ties. Speaking at the India Angola Business Forum in New Delhi today, he said India is a key partner which has expertise in generic medicines. Addressing the gathering, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that India-Angola bilateral relations are underpinned by a vibrant energy partnership with bilateral trade reaching 4.2 billion dollars in 2023-24.
 Source:  newsonair.gov.in
06 May, 2025 News Image Donald Trump hints at some trade deals as early as this week, sparking hopes for India.
US President Donald Trump said his administration might reach trade deals with some countries as early as this week, raising hopes for nations looking to avoid higher US import tariffs. 'It could very well be,' Trump told reporters on Sunday, when asked if any trade agreements were expected soon. He did not name any specific countries.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
06 May, 2025 News Image Mangoes of Konkan exported abroad from Mopa’s cargo hub.
The creation of an air cargo logistics hub at the Manohar International Airport has kickstarted the export of mangoes from the Konkan region. The season’s first shipment, containing 3,368kg of Alphonso mangoes, was sent to Sharjah on an Air Arabia flight. A total of 600 tonnes of mangoes are expected to be exported to Europe and the UAE in the coming months, said GMR Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL) officials.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
05 May, 2025 News Image India and EU reaffirm Commitment to Conclude Ambitious FTA by the End of 2025, Deepen Strategic Trade Ties.
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry of India, and Mr. Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, engaged in a forward-looking and substantive dialogue to address global trade challenges and reaffirm their shared resolve to conclude the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. This commitment builds on the strategic direction given by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen during the landmark visit of the EU College of Commissioners to New Delhi in February 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in