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29 Oct, 2025 News Image Govt eases Certificate of Origin for India-EFTA exports.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Tuesday said it has amended a provision to facilitate domestic exporters to obtain the Certificate of Origin (CoO) under the India-EFTA free trade agreement, through self-declaration. The FTA between India and the four-nation European Free Trade Association came into effect October 1. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are the EFTA members.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Oct, 2025 News Image Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews progress in the agriculture sector.
The Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on behalf of all farmers for approving a Rs.38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy under the Cabinet’s decision chaired by the Prime Minister. Additionally, during a review meeting chaired by Shri Chouhan, it was conveyed that sowing during the Kharif 2025 season has been highly satisfactory. The total sown area for paddy has reached 441.58 lakh hectares, higher than last year. The total area under oilseeds has been recorded at 190.13 lakh hectares, with soybean and groundnut being the major crops. Similarly, pulses have been sown on 120.41 lakh hectares, marking an important step toward nutritional security, while the sugarcane area stands at 59.07 lakh hectares, benefiting sugarcane growers directly.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
29 Oct, 2025 News Image India's rice exporters seek deals with emerging markets after strong monsoon.
India's rice traders plan to seek export deals for the new season's crop with buyers in emerging markets such as Iraq, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, a top industry official said, after above-average monsoon rains boosted output. 'India is already a major player in the global rice trade, and our aim now is to tap buyers in less-served markets to further boost exports at a time when production and stocks are strong,' Dev Garg, vice president of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation, said on Monday.
 Source:  reuters.com
29 Oct, 2025 News Image ‘India is a very important country for us’: Dutch Minister Tieman on visit to boost bilateral ties.
Dutch Minister Robert Tieman said the Netherlands sees India as a key partner in green energy and maritime collaboration. Speaking on hydrogen, port development, and digital trade, he noted that both countries share a strong cultural and business alignment. Tieman confirmed that a letter of intent was signed with Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to develop green and digital corridors between Mumbai and Rotterdam, enhancing cooperation in clean energy and logistics innovation.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Oct, 2025 News Image Nepal’s exports to India jump 138% in Q1 FY26 on soaring edible oil shipments.
Led by a sharp rise in the export of processed soybean oil, Nepal’s exports to India surged by nearly 138 per cent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2025–26, the country’s Department of Commerce has revealed. As per the foreign trade statistics released by the department, Nepal exported goods worth NPR 59.12 billion during the first three months of the current fiscal year, which began in mid-July. This represents a year-on-year increase of 137.9 per cent.
 Source:  sentinelassam.com
29 Oct, 2025 News Image Rabi pulses area up at 4.5 lakh ha in early sowing.
Farmers across the country have planted rabi pulses such as chana and lentils in about 4.5 lakh hectares till October 24, an increase of 2.74 per cent over same period last year’s 4.38 lakh ha. Chana, the main rabi season pulses crop, has been planted in 3.19 lakh ha till 24th October, up 10.38 per cent over same period last year’s 2.89 lakh ha. However, the lentils area is down by around 29 per cent at 0.49 lakh ha over same period last year’s 0.69 lakh ha. Similarly, the field pea area is also down by 28 per cent at 0.36 lakh ha (0.5 lakh ha in corresponding previous year), as per the Agriculture Ministry data.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
29 Oct, 2025 News Image India sets sail on new rice odyssey, eyeing 26 fresh global markets.
India, already the world’s preeminent rice exporter, is now scripting the next chapter of its agricultural diplomacy — expanding its rice export footprint to 26 new markets across the globe. The announcement by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman marks a defining stride in the country’s mission to diversify its agri-trade architecture, stabilise farm incomes, and strengthen India’s role in global food security amid shifting geopolitical and climatic headwinds.
 Source:  agrospectrumindia.com
29 Oct, 2025 News Image Call to promote black pepper cultivation globally to boost consumption.
Experts call for collective efforts to promote black pepper cultivation globally to boost consumption and revitalising the sector. The global pepper industry converged in Kochi for the 53rd Annual Sessions and Meetings of the International Pepper Community (IPC) and the International Spice Exhibition.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
29 Oct, 2025 News Image American spices body seeks tariff relief as US-India trade talks gain momentum.
The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) is pinning its hopes on the new trade deal between the US and India as the Trump administration’s tariffs have choked black pepper exports from India. The entire industry in the US such as food, culinary, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and even auto parts are definitely suffering because of these tariffs, said Laura Shumow, Executive Director, ASTA. For the spice sector and the black pepper industry in the US, it has been very difficult to navigate with all of these new tariffs.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
29 Oct, 2025 News Image US and India discuss access for corn and soybeans in trade talks.
US President Donald Trump said that he held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, the main topic of which was trade. Indian exports to the US are taxed with high tariffs – up to 50%, half of which are related to punitive measures for the purchase of Russian oil. This puts pressure on key industries – textiles, jewelry, fishing, leather and engineering, which employ millions of workers.
 Source:  ukragroconsult.com