The Poultry Federation of India (PFI) and the USA Poultry and Eggs Export Council (USAPEEC) have joined forces to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which is a significant step forward in combating protein deficiency through the promotion of poultry protein knowledge and consumption.
The Indian government has indicated that it is ready with the open market sale scheme (OMSS) policy for the next fiscal in an apparent move to keep private traders off the wheat market and allow official procurement to meet the target of 37.3 million tonnes (mt). Wheat is likely to be sold at a minimum Rs.2,275/quintal (same as the minimum support price) across the country through e-auction throughout the year
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent 2-day state visit to Bhutan, PM Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart, Tshering Tobgay, in Thimphu solidified their bilateral ties through the exchange of multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The two nations penned several agreements spanning across energy, trade, digital connectivity, space, and agriculture.
India's proposed free trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and Oman are expected to figure in the commerce ministry's 100-day agenda roadmap for the new government, an official said. The ministry will also focus on issues pertaining to the exporting community with a view to promoting the country's outbound shipments.
India’s National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) has given accreditation to four new certifying bodies (organisations), while removing curbs on Fair Cert Certifications allowing it to register new processors and traders.
Soomilduth Bholah, Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Mauritius, on a recent visit to India strongly urged the Indian investors to use the island country as a gateway to access the emerging African markets given Mauritius expertise on the continent.
India has imported 516,223 tonnes of masur (lentil), tur (pigeon pea) and urad (black gram) so far this current calendar year, marking a nearly 29% decrease from a year earlier, a top government official told Mint.
