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13 Mar, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal to hold talks with industry and export council over US tariffs and trade deficit from Thursday.
Days after holding talks with his US counterpart in Washington, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called a meeting with the export councils and trade representatives starting on Thursday, sources say. According to the sources, the Union Minister Goyal, along with Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, will comprehensively discuss the impact of US tariffs on Indian exports.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
13 Mar, 2025 News Image Indian mills sign contracts to export 600,000 metric tons of sugar.
Indian mills have contracts to export 600,000 metric tons of sugar in the 2024/25 marketing year ending in September, but are reluctant to sign further export deals as local prices have increased, five industry officials told Reuters. The slower pace of shipments from India, the world's second biggest sugar producer, will support global prices , which are trading near their lowest level in three years.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
13 Mar, 2025 News Image India-Nicaragua deepens ties with historic ministerial visit focused on trade, investment, and renewable energy.
India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, made his first-ever official visit to Nicaragua, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two countries. This is the first ministerial-level visit from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (March 6-8, 2025), to the Central American nation Nicaragua, and it sets the stage for deeper bilateral cooperation.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
13 Mar, 2025 News Image Philippines faces growing rice supply deficit amid rising consumption and production challenges.
The Philippines, a nation where rice is a dietary staple, is confronting a significant challenge: domestic rice consumption is projected to continue outpacing production, leading to a widening supply deficit. According to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, this deficit could reach 6.1 million metric tons (MT) by 2029.
 Source:  tribune.net.ph
13 Mar, 2025 News Image Training programme on natural farming held for state officials.
A three-day training programme focused on natural farming, part of the ‘Natural Farming Mission’ funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, was inaugurated on Monday at the agricultural university, Palampur. The session was attended by Vice Chancellor Prof Naveen Kumar, who graced the event as the chief guest.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
12 Mar, 2025 News Image No agreement yet with US on trade tariffs, talks on: Commerce Secy Sunil Barthwal informs parliamentary panel.
Just days after US President Donald Trump said that India has 'agreed' to 'cut their tariffs way down', Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday that negotiations between the two nations are still on and no agreement on trade tariffs has been reached so far.
 Source:  indianexpress.com
12 Mar, 2025 News Image India-Nicaragua deepens ties with historic ministerial visit focused on trade, investment, and renewable energy.
India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, made his first-ever official visit to Nicaragua, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two countries. This is the first ministerial-level visit from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (March 6-8, 2025), to the Central American nation Nicaragua, and it sets the stage for deeper bilateral cooperation.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
12 Mar, 2025 News Image Development of high-yielding and climate resilient crops.
During 2014-2024, National Agricultural Research System (NARS) including ICAR Institutes and State/Central Agricultural Universities (CAU/SAU) under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed 2900 location specific improved crop varieties/ hybrids including 1380 of cereals, 412 of oilseeds, 437 of pulses, 376 of fibre crops, 178 of forage crops, 88 of sugarcane, and 29 of other crops. Out of these 2900 varieties, 2661 varieties (cereals 1258; oilseeds 368; pulses 410; fibre crops 358; forage crops 157, sugarcane 88 and other crops 22) are tolerant to one or more biotic and/or abiotic stresses. Of these 537 varieties have been developed specially for extreme climate using the precision phenotyping tools. During this period 152 biofortified varieties of rice (14), wheat (53), maize (24), millets (26), oilseeds (21), pulses (9) and grain amaranth (5).
 Source:  pib.gov.in
12 Mar, 2025 News Image Canada to maintain tariffs until US respects free trade, says incoming PM Mark Carney.
Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that his government will keep tariffs in place until the United States demonstrates respect and makes firm commitments to free trade. His remarks come in response to US President Donald Trump’s decision to escalate tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, threatening severe economic consequences.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
12 Mar, 2025 News Image GI-tagged citrus from northeast India boosts craft gin appeal.
The northeast region of India, known for its unique agricultural products, features Assam's Kaji Nemu (Citrus limon) and Meghalaya's Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata). These citrus varieties have gained Geographical Indication (GI) recognition, enhancing their market presence domestically and internationally. Their incorporation into the craft gin industry, particularly in Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin, underscores their growing influence.
 Source:  freshplaza.com