Procurement of kharif crops such as green gram and sunflower seeds under the price support scheme is set to start in Karnataka with the Centre approving the purchase of the pulses and oilseeds variety.
Aseem R Mahajan, Joint Secretary Gulf, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India has emphasized that the cultural and bilateral relations between India and the Gulf countries are strong and the partnership with the Gulf countries is multi-faceted.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 27th August 2024.
Discussions for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman are at an advanced stage and both sides hope to conclude the pact early, Indian Ambassador to Oman Amit Narang said on Tuesday. The pact will give a significant push to bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries, he said.
Chile and India on Tuesday agreed to work towards resolving market access issues for Indian mangoes and pomegranates, while exploring opportunities to expand trade in various agricultural products.
Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur met Mr. Esteban Valenzuela, Chile’s Minister for Agriculture, along with his delegation, for a high-level bilateral meeting held at the Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi today.
The food regulator has issued an advisory to the laboratories testing imported food samples to avoid mistakes in test reports.
The Indian trade community in Seychelles is eager to participate in Commonwealth Trade activities and provide a platform for young Commonwealth leaders to discuss trade ties, Honorary Trade Commissioner of India, Commonwealth Trade Council Karunanithy Vaithiyanathasamy said.
