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24 Feb, 2025 News Image Tibetan Agriculture Conference kicks off in Karnataka, focuses on sustainable farming practices and self-sufficiency.
The Tibetan Agriculture Conference, hosted by the Department of Home (CTA), began yesterday at the Organic Research and Training Center (ORTC) located in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, with Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the current Kalon (Minister) of the Home Department, serving as the chief guest. According to a report by Central Tibet Administration (CTA), this conference is taking place from 20 to 22 February 2025, which aims to tackle the agricultural issues faced by Tibetan settlements and to examine sustainable farming practices.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
24 Feb, 2025 News Image India’s Fruit Exports Expand Into Western Markets With GI Tags Driving Growth.
India’s agricultural exports have reached new markets under the Modi government, with shipments of fruits entering Western countries for the first time and rice exports recording substantial growth, boosting farmers’ incomes. A senior agriculture ministry official stated that these exports, ranging from exotic fruits to traditional staples, align with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which aims to create new opportunities for Indian farmers.
 Source:  ddnews.gov.in
21 Feb, 2025 News Image US delegation in India for Agri Talks.
A high-level delegation from Pegasus Capital Advisors, led by industry leaders in climate, sustainability and agriculture, will visit India, from February 19 to 22, to engage in discussions and field visits aimed at advancing environmental and economic sustainability projects, including strengthening APCNF (Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming), a flagship project of the government of Andhra Pradesh.
 Source:  deccanchronicle.com
21 Feb, 2025 News Image India US Trade Pact: Ministry-level talks likely to take place soon.
India has begun preparations for the first tranche of its bilateral trade agreement (BTA) talks with the US, officials said. The commerce and industry ministry has initiated consultations with concerned ministries and departments on the proposed deal, to understand sector-specific offensive asks or areas of India's interest.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
21 Feb, 2025 News Image FTA Negotiations To Resume India-EU March 10, India-UK Feb 25.
India and the European Union have scheduled their next round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations for March 10-14, according to a senior Indian government official. Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce L Satya Srinivas announced on Monday that the European Commission delegation will arrive in India on February 28, ahead of the formal talks.
 Source:  menafn.com
21 Feb, 2025 News Image India-Russia trade gets major boost via INSTC over past year.
Trade between India and Russia using the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) has received a major boost over the past year with New Delhi increasing the volume of exports as it looks to reduce its substantial large trade deficit with Moscow.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
21 Feb, 2025 News Image GDP likely grew by a median 6.3% in Q3, slightly higher than RBI’s 6.2% estimate.
The Indian economy likely picked up pace in the December quarter, fuelled by strong agricultural output, a revival in rural demand, and higher capital expenditure, according to an ET poll of economists. A median forecast of 10 economists pegged gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.3% in the third quarter from the year ago, with estimates ranging from 5.8% to 6.5%. In the preceding quarter, GDP growth slowed to a seven-quarter low of 5.4%.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
21 Feb, 2025 News Image Jharkhand: Grow more chilli crops, Agri min tells farmers.
Agriculture, animal husbandry and co-operative minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Thursday said commercialisation of agricultural products has been an essential element for farmers to gain more profits. She particularly described chilli cultivation as a profitable business and encouraged the state farmers to pursue its commercial production.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
21 Feb, 2025 News Image Bangladesh to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice from India.
The Advisory Council on Government Procurement has approved importing 50,000 tonnes of parboiled, non-Basmati, rice from India. At its meeting on Thursday, the Council endorsed the purchase from Bagadiya Brothers at a price of $ 434.55 per tonne.
 Source:  bdnews24.com
21 Feb, 2025 News Image India has no plans to import wheat for now - Piyush Goyal.
India does not plan to import wheat and its farmers are likely to harvest a bumper crop that will boost stockpiles in the world's second-biggest producer of the staple, the trade minister said on Saturday. 'Ground reports indicate that the crop is quite good and this year's production is expected at a record 114 million metric tons,' Piyush Goyal told reporters.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com