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22 May, 2024 News Image Growing the Future- PBFIA's 3rd Plant-Based Food Summit Focuses on Connecting for Change.

Presented by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoAFW), Ministry of Food Processing Industry (MoFPI), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA), Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI), and Indian Chamber of Commerce, 3rd Plant-Based Foods Summit held on 21st May 2024 at Le Meridien, New Delhi. 


 Source:  krishijagran.com
22 May, 2024 News Image SEA asks Govt not to extend ban on de-oiled ricebran beyond July 31.
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), has appealed to the Government, not to extend ban on the export of de-oiled ricebran beyond July, 31.
 

 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
22 May, 2024 News Image EU imported 359.3 million worth of honey in 2023.
In 2023,  EU members imported 163 700 tonnes of natural honey from extra-EU countries, worth €359.3 million. At the same time, just 24 900 tonnes were exported by the EU members outside the EU, valued at €146.0 million.
Compared with 2013, honey imports from outside the EU increased by 20% (from 136 300 to 163 700 tonnes) and exports to extra-EU countries rose by 14% (from 21 700 to 24 900 tonnes).

 Source:  ec.europa.eu
22 May, 2024 News Image Brazil drops rice tariffs after flooding hits key farming region.
Some rice farms have been left covered in water by three weeks of deadly flooding in the region, which produces 70 percent of the rice grown in agricultural powerhouse Brazil.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government said the tariff exemption, which will be in effect through December 31, aims to ensure consumers do not face soaring prices for the staple food.

 Source:  france24.com
22 May, 2024 News Image Pulses imports from more countries likely.
India is aiming to import pulses from several countries including Brazil, Argentina, Australia and African countries to augment domestic supplies aimed at curbing inflation in pulses.
The government has removed import duties on several varieties of pulses – tur, urad (black matpe), masoor (lentils), yellow peas and bengal gram (desi chana).

 Source:  financialexpress.com
22 May, 2024 News Image Maharashtra alone accounts for 60 percent of mango exports.

In 1987-88, mangoes worth Rs.23 crore were exported. This figure has reached to 411 crores in 2023-24. This shows the popularity of mangoes in the global market. The government has also started providing necessary facilities to encourage mango exports.


 Source:  lokmat.com
21 May, 2024 News Image DAHD and UNDP signs MoU on Digitalization of Vaccine Cold Chain Management, Capacity Building, and Communication Planning.
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India on Digitalization of Vaccine Cold Chain Management, Capacity Building, and Communication Planning.
 

 Source:  pib.gov.in
21 May, 2024 News Image Renew the generalised system of preferences.

In the pantheon of obscure international trade terminology, the 'generalised system of preferences,' or GSP, has a special place. GSP refers to an approach that has been adopted by nearly all developed countries for roughly the last half-century to offer incentives for economic reform in developing countries through lower tariffs.


 Source:  thehindu.com
21 May, 2024 News Image Govt mulls new farm law to facilitate inter-State agriculture produce sale.

The Centre is considering a new farm law that will take care of inter-state trading and help farmers sell their produce online at distant places, outside their State boundary. The plan is to set up an independent regulatory authority to frame rules and regulations, including fees, for facilitating all inter-state trading. However, the trade within the state will be untouched and the local government will have complete control over it, sources said.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
21 May, 2024 News Image India poised to surpass last year's wheat procurement record.
Government agencies are set to exceed last year's wheat procurement figure of 262 lakh tonnes in the coming days, with current purchases reaching around 261 lakh tonnes as of Saturday. However, the total is expected to fall short of the initial estimate of 300-310 lakh tonnes.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com