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18 Apr, 2022 India gears up to expand food exports in the wake of Ukraine conflict. Commerce Ministry is studying food import requirements of 180 countries and has rushed in with wheat, especially to MENA countries impacted severely by the war. India is gearing up to back Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestion earlier this week to US President Joe Biden that India could supply food stocks to the world. The Commerce Ministry has already set in place an internal mechanism to facilitate food exports and get the paperwork ready for related sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) applications. An additional spurt to the ministry’s efforts is provided by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has spurred the demand, especially for Indian wheat exports. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
18 Apr, 2022 Exports of Indian dairy products top $500-million mark, hit eight-year high. Rise aided by rising feed costs, bad weather hit milk output in large producing countries. The exports of Indian dairy products are estimated at an eight-year high in FY22 on robust demand, aided by higher global prices. Provisional data for the first eleven months — April 2021 to February 2022 — indicate that shipments have touched 1.70 lakh tonnes valued at over $552 million, a 93 per cent growth in value and 63 per cent volume growth over the same period a year ago. In rupee terms, exports grew to ?4,115 crore, an year-on-year increase of 94 per cent over ?2,122 crore, as per the DGCIS data. The surge in exports is driven by robust demand for both commodity and value-added dairy products, coupled with a rise in global prices. Trade sources said both co-operatives and private players have seen good growth in exports of dairy products during the year. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
18 Apr, 2022 Indonesia approves Indian labs to end stalemate on agriculture exports. Indonesian authorities have granted a blanket license to most Indian food testing labs for three years, ending an imbroglio over import of agriculture produce from the South Asian nation. The Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine Agency (IAQA) said the agriculture ministry has issued a decree for registering labs in India—a document valid for three years starting April 13 and that can be renewed further. Indian consignments already bound for Indonesia can be accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) issued on March 24 or earlier. Indian agriculture imports halted last late March after Indonesian authorities barred the approval given to certification agencies based in India. These agencies or labs issued certificates that are mandatory for exporting agriculture products to Indonesia and had their license valid till March 25. Sources said sent all required documents, including intricate data for the last three years, through its embassy in the last week of February for the renewal of the licenses. Indonesian authorities, however, issued an order on March 23, canceling all licences given to India-based certification agencies and calling for fresh applications. This also impacted shipments in transit carrying agriculture products like rice and sugar from India. India then launched a diplomatic offensive to end the imbroglio. India’s ambassador to Indonesia, in the last couple of weeks, has called on the Director General of the Indonesia Agriculture Quarantine Agency (IAAQ). In India, top officials from the Agriculture and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the ministry of commerce met officials in the Indonesian embassy. Indonesia imported around $692 million of APEDA certified agriculture products from India as of 2020-21 that included rice, groundnut, wheat, onion, dairy and poultry products. Dairy and Poultry products have been kept out of this certification ban for now. On imports, India is one of the biggest buyers of palm oil from Indonesia and imports almost 30 percent of the monthly requirement of crude and refined palm oil from that country. Source: business-standard.com
18 Apr, 2022 FSSAI directions on sampling of imported alcoholic beverages and lactoferrin. The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued directions with respect to the sampling of high priced imported alcoholic beverages and lactoferrin. The FSSAI order says that for high priced liquor, a representative sample of 100ml in two numbers and in case of lactoferrin two samples of 25gm each can be drawn for the purpose of analysis. The order reads, 'it is reiterated to all the labs to carry out the analysis with 100ml quantity and authorised officers shall ensure that in case of import of high priced liquor, if miniature/representative sample of 100ml, in two numbers, is available, then only miniature samples shall be drawn.' The order added that if any difficulties were faced in implementation of this order, the concerned officers can bring it to the FSSAI’s notice. It was brought to the notice of FSSAI that field officers were insisting for a significantly higher quantity of samples of high priced imported alcoholic beverages, which was in contravention to the quantity prescribed by the FSSAI. Similarly the authorised officers were directed to ensure that miniature/representative samples of at least 50gm, in two samples of 25gm each can be drawn in case of lactoferrin. Lactoferrin falls under the ‘food not specified’ category, so the usual samples of 500gm are drawn. However, the food businesses sought FSSAI’s intervention to reduce the sample size, as it is an expensive ingredient, the food authority agreed. Further, the food businesses informed the FSSAI that opening of the commercial pack in an uncontrolled environment increases the risk of contamination which affects the final product and leads to losses to the FBO. The FSSAI order added that in case of non-availability of miniature or representative samples, the lactoferrin samples should be drawn in aseptic condition. Source: fnbnews.com
18 Apr, 2022 Over 1 lakh tonne grapes exported from Nashik. Despite the Russia-Ukraine war and the unseasonal rainfall affecting the grapes, the Nashik district has crossed the grape export mark of 1.12 lakh metric tonnes so far. The district has exported 92,000 tonne of grapes to European countries and the remaining 20,000 tonne to non-European countries. According to the data provided by the state agriculture department, before the conflict started, around 15,000 tonne of grapes were exported to Russia and Ukraine. The total exports in the two countries were over 17,600 tonne last season, which has now declined by 2,600 tonne due to the war. However, the overall trend of Nashik grape exports this season continues to be robust as 60,000 tonne has been exported to the Netherlands, 11,000 tonne to the United Kingdom, 9,000 tonne to Germany etc. Manik Patil, the director of Grape Exporters' Association of India (GEAI), said, there has been a robust grape export to the European nations this season. The grape export season will continue for the next 10 days, and around 12,000 MT more grapes are likely to be exported to European countries. We will cross the last year's grape export figures, said Manik Patil. Last year, the Nashik district exported around 1.20 lakh MT of grapes. Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
13 Apr, 2022 Algeria tenders to buy soft wheat for shipment to two ports only- traders Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy soft milling wheat for shipment to two ports only, European traders said on Sunday. The tender sought a nominal 50,000 tonnes but the shipment to two ports generally indicates a small purchase is planned, traders said. The deadline for submission of price offers in the tender is Tuesday, April 12, with offers having to remain valid until Wednesday, April 13. The wheat is sought for shipment in several periods from the main supply regions including Europe: May 1-10, May 11-20, May 21-31, June 1-10, June 11-20 and June 21-30. If sourced from South America or Australia, shipment is one month earlier. The wheat should be unloaded in the two ports of Mostaganem and/or Tenes. Algeria is a vital customer for wheat from the European Union, especially France. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Michael Hogan) Source: www.hellenicshippingnews.com
13 Apr, 2022 India eyes wheat exports of 11 mil-12 mil mt in MY 2022-23 on Black Sea disruptions India is likely to step up its wheat exports in marketing year 2022-23 (April-March) after sellers shipped large volumes in MY2021-22, a move aimed at capitalizing on the huge supply gap following the disruption in the Black Sea region, market sources told S&P Global Commodity Insights. Market participants expected India's wheat exports to be around 11 million-12 million mt in MY 2022-23 if tight supplies and trade disruptions for major wheat exporters continue. India has already contracted 4 million mt for exports through April-August, over 50% of the volumes the country shipped in MY 2021-22, according to traders. India's wheat exports reached an all-time high of 7.85 million mt in MY 2021-22, up from 2.1 million mt in the previous year, traders said. India's accelerating wheat export program is also getting a push from the Indian government as it tries to make a mark in global trade. India traditionally is not a huge wheat exporter even though it is the world's second-largest wheat producer and holds around 9% of global stocks. India has recently emerged as a key supplier of wheat to countries like Egypt, Iran, Bangladesh and Indonesia, which were largely dependent on Ukrainian wheat to meet their consumption. Since the Russian invasion began, supplies from the Black Sea region paused and key wheat importers have been looking for cheap import sources to meet their domestic demand. The Black Sea region accounts for around 26% of global wheat trade, according to the US Department of Agriculture. India's wheat exports will hinge on global factors, including export prices and tight supplies from key producing regions. 'If the supplies from the Black Sea region remain largely muted, Indian traders can go ahead with their bullish export campaign,' a Delhi-based trader said. India also has the advantage of lower export prices compared with other key exporters like Australia, Canada, the EU and the US. According to trade sources, India is exporting wheat at $350-$360/mt, which is lower than wheat from other origins. According to data from S&P Global, Australian Premium White wheat was assessed at $387/mt April 11, up $2 on the day. Similarly, the FOB prices of EU 11.5% protein wheat were assessed at $394/mt April 11, down $2 on the day. Source: www.spglobal.com
13 Apr, 2022 Waves of transformation through Apple Farming in NER UNDER THE Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Apple is one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world. Due to the favourable agro-climatic conditions of the North Eastern Region, low chilling Apple varieties have great potential. In order to tap the opportunity, the North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society (NERCRMS), Shillong, has taken the initiative to introduce and promote apple in the region. The initiative was launched in the year 2018 with the financial support from the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India. The initiative received an overwhelming response from the farming community and as well as from the various government and non-government agencies. Based on the success, the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India continued their support and launched the second phase of the project Promotion of Low Chilling Apple Plantation in NER of India in the year 2020-21. The NERCRMS, in collaboration with the Ziro Valley Charity Mission Society (ZVCMS), Arunachal Pradesh, organised a capacity building programme on the Management of Apple Orchard and Distribution of Organic Fertilizer & Bio-Pesticides in the ZVCMS Office in Lempia, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh. Accordingly, 23(twenty-three) beneficiaries were identified from various Community Based Organizations (CBOs). They were trained on the scientific use of organic fertiliser and pesticides to enhance the quality of their harvest. Mr. Hibu Dante, Horticulture Development Officer, Ziro, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, presided over the training programme as the resource person. Mr. Dante applauded the initiative of NEC, MDoNER, GoI in empowering the farming community of Ziro. He stated that the training has been beneficial for the CBO members in developing their skills and competencies required to start micro-enterprises. He also encouraged the organizers to implement more such projects in the near future. At the end of the programme, the beneficiaries also received necessary supplements for their orchards. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi ji, North East India is witnessing a new era of peace, progress and prosperity. The Ministry of DoNER, led by the Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister Shri. G. Kishan Reddy, is making determined efforts to empower Kisaan Shakti of NER. Through such initiatives, the waves of transformation is reaching to the farmers and making them economically self-sustainable. Source: pib.gov.in
13 Apr, 2022 Farmers adopting natural farming may get a higher assistance of ?32,500/ha The assistance will be provided over four years and the target is to bring in 5-6 lakh ha of additional area under natural farming by 2026 The Centre will soon raise the assistance on 'natural farming' by more than two-fold to Rs.32,500 per hectare in three years, making the subsidy at par with what organic farmers currently receive. The Agriculture Ministry has already finalised the Rs.2,500 crore proposal on natural farming and it may soon be sent to Cabinet for approval, sources said. Under the plan, assistance will be provided over four years and target is to bring in 5-6 lakh hectares of additional area under natural farming by 2026, sources said. Until now, government-assisted natural farming area has reached 4.09 lakh hectares for which Rs.49.81 crore has been disbursed in eight States including Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Kerala. About 290 districts account for consumption of 85 per cent of fertilisers used in the farm sector and the government will not promote natural farming in these areas due to a possible fall in production, sources said. Hike in assistance The proposed increase in assistance has come on the suggestion of Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, a major architect of the Centre’s push for chemical-free farming. He proposed that farmers practising organic and natural farming receive the same subsidy. Earlier, support of assistance for natural farming was drawn from Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP), which was introduced as a sub-scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) in 2020-21. Each farmer under the scheme gets Rs.12,200/hectare for three years for cluster formation, capacity building and continuous handholding. In the 2022-23 Budget, both the BPKP and PKVY have been subsumed under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). Branding the products Initially, the focus will be on tribal and other such areas which have been traditionally practising natural farming so that soil in those regions are protected from harmful impact of chemicals, an official said. The Agriculture Ministry has recently set up a committee to recommend standards for products to be produced through adoption of natural farming. The Ministry was also considering to rename the current National Centre for Organic Farming (NCOF) as National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming. The earlier proposal to create a separate Board on natural farming was learnt to have been dropped as a top official was not in favour of the same. 'It is a new concept, branding has to be done as a premium product over organic if natural farming is to succeed. Only a separate Board can do justice looking after export opportunities as done in case of coconut,' said an expert. The current BPKP scheme emphasises on exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling with major stress on biomass mulching, use of cow dung-urine formulations and plant-based preparations. Allocation under RKVY has been tripled to Rs.10,433 crore for 2022-23 from Rs.3,712.44 crore (BE) in current fiscal and the hike is over five-times from the revised estimate. Source: www.thehindubusinessline.com
13 Apr, 2022 Egypt eyes adding India as a wheat import origin this month- Ministry CAIRO, April 12 (Reuters) - Egypt's Supply Ministry has confirmed that it is considering this month adding wheat from India to 16 other national import origins accepted by its state grains buyer, as it seeks to shore up purchases disrupted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A delegation from Egypt's Agriculture Ministry is in India 'looking at phytosanitary measures and examining Indian grains in preparation for the accreditation of India as a wheat import origin,' the Supply Ministry said in a statement to Reuters. Egypt, often the world's top wheat importer, usually buys the grain via tenders set by its state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC). Purchases go toward heavily subsidised bread available to more than 60 million Egyptians. GASC's tender book currently has 16 accredited wheat import origins, including Russia, Ukraine, France, Germany, Kazakhstan and the United States. The most recent addition, Latvia, was added last November. GASC often prefers Black Sea wheat because of its proximity, quality and competitive prices, usually forgoing offers from other origins. In its last tender, a rare U.S. wheat bid was offered but was not purchased. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February has driven up global wheat prices and disrupted Black Sea shipping, though wheat shipments from Russia continued in March. Future purchases of Indian wheat would depend on suppliers 'offering competitive bids at unique prices in GASC's tenders, as well as on the quantities offered,' the Supply Ministry said. India is looking to take advantage of the gap in the wheat export market left by the Ukrainian crisis. Despite surplus wheat stocks, logistical bottlenecks and quality concerns have previously stymied India's efforts to sell large volumes on the world market. 'Since the Egyptian delegation is here, it very clearly means that they are serious about (buying wheat from India),' Sudhanshu Pandey, the top official at India's food ministry, told Reuters. Egypt has been working to diversify its purchases, holding talks with France, Argentina, and the United States. The government is studying different ways to purchase wheat, according to several traders, including by issuing limited origin tenders or direct purchases outside the tender framework. On Monday, GASC issued a limited tender to purchase wheat of European origins only. It cancelled two tenders shortly after the Ukraine war started. It is unclear whether the government will initiate direct purchases, but traders have said the process could be hindered by Egypt's regulatory framework. Source: www.reuters.com
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