02 Dec, 2024 News Image SOPA raises soybean meal export expectation to 22.75L tonne amid global demand.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) revised upward the exports of soybean meal from India in the 2023-24 oil year to 22.75 lakh ton, up 24 per cent from the preceding year.


 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
02 Dec, 2024 News Image Improved rice demand lifts export rates in Thailand, India.
Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India gained, after holding steady for three straight weeks, supported by improved demand this week, while the delivery of shipments and demand from regular customers drove Thai rates to their highest in one month.
 

 Source:  bangkokpost.com
02 Dec, 2024 News Image India counters US-led charge of 'high farm support' at WTO.

Five major agriculture producers led by the US have accused India of providing support to its rice and wheat producers far in excess to what the World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules allow, an allegation which has been rejected by Indian representatives in Geneva as baseless.


 Source:  financialexpress.com
02 Dec, 2024 News Image India signs $98 mn loan agreement with Asian Development Bank to boost horticulture productivity.
India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a USD 98 million loan agreement to enhance horticulture crop productivity in the country.
The Ministry of Finance on Friday stated that the funding will support the establishment of disease-free planting material systems, boosting crop yields, quality, and resilience to climate change.

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Nov, 2024 News Image Financial Assistance to Micro Food Processing Enterprises.

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing a Centrally Sponsored- 'Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme' for providing financial, technical and business support for upgradation of micro food processing enterprises in the country. The scheme is operational for a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crore. 


 Source:  pib.gov.in
29 Nov, 2024 News Image South Asia s largest poultry expo returns: 16th edition of Poultry India Expo 2024.

The Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) / Poultry India on Friday announced that the 16th edition of Poultry India Expo 2024 will take place from November 27 to 29 at the HITEX.


 Source:  telanganatoday.com
29 Nov, 2024 News Image Bangladesh: Onion import resumes from India.
Onion and potato imports remained halted for the past two days due to disruptions in slot bookings on the Indian side.
This sudden disruption left traders in both India and Bangladesh in a difficult situation. It rattled the Bangladesh market and pushed up prices of the items.

 Source:  en.somoynews.tv
29 Nov, 2024 News Image India and EU Discuss Free Trade Agreement, Security, and Strategic Cooperation.

India and the European Union (EU) held their 5th Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in Brussels, with a focus on advancing key initiatives such as the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), investment protection, and cooperation on global issues. 


 Source:  financialexpress.com
29 Nov, 2024 News Image India-France trade balanced but 'suboptimal', it should grow: Piyush Goyal.

The trade between India and France can grow much 'faster and bigger' from the current $15 billion given the strength of the two economies, Union Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.


 Source:  business-standard.com
29 Nov, 2024 News Image India s buffalo meat exports likely to rise 4% in 2025 on demand from S-E Asia, Middle East.

India’s buffalo meat (carabeef) exports during calendar year 2025 will likely rise by 4 per cent to 1.65 million tonnes (mt) on rising demand from countries in the Middle East, South-East Asia and Africa, according to the USDA Post New Delhi. In 2024, the carabeef exports were estimated at 1.58 mt.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com