ITBP, Horticulture Council Sign Pact To Source Fruits, Vegetables From Border District.
In a move aimed at strengthening the local economy in Uttarakhand's border areas, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force and Uttarakhand Horticulture Council on Wednesday signed an MoU to supply fresh fruits and vegetables sourced locally to ITBP battalions deployed in the state under Vibrant Village Programme. The agreement extends an arrangement the two sides had already put in place for the supply of meat, fish and poultry, which, according to officials, had generated purchases worth Rs 14.7 crore.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Agrivartan FPO from Indapur exports bananas to Dubai.
In a significant boost to Maharashtra’s agri-export momentum, Agrivartan Agro Farmers Producer Company Ltd., a Farmer Producer Company (FPC) from Indapur in Pune district, has successfully exported a 20-tonne consignment of bananas to Dubai. The FPC, supported under the Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project, executed the shipment in partnership with Pure Planet India Pvt. Ltd., with transaction facilitation and technical support provided by Palladium Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
Source: deccanherald.com
Centre to Hold Zonal Agriculture Conferences to Boost Farmer Incomes and Policy Coordination.
In a major push to strengthen India’s agriculture ecosystem, the Government of India is set to roll out a nationwide series of region-wise Zonal Agriculture Conferences during April–May 2026, aimed at enhancing Centre–State coordination, accelerating innovation, and aligning policies with ground realities. The initiative, launched under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and led by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will bring together a wide spectrum of stakeholders—from policymakers to farmers—to shape the next phase of agricultural transformation in the country.
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Indian Agriculture Will Not Be Affected By Iran War: Govt.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Wednesday assured that India’s agriculture sector remains well-prepared for the upcoming Kharif season, with sufficient availability of seeds, fertilisers and other key inputs, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Addressing a press briefing, Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi, said a comprehensive review has been undertaken to assess preparedness in light of the evolving international situation.
Source: ddnews.gov.in
India’s Next Agricultural Revolution Will Be AI-Driven: Jitendra Singh.
India’s next agricultural revolution will be powered by artificial intelligence, Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh said on Sunday, positioning AI as the central pillar of future farm policy, research and investment.
Source: ddnews.gov.in
Fruit-based farming systems boost climate resilience and farmer income in India's semi-arid regions.
A team of scientists in India has quantified the substantial environmental and economic advantages of integrating fruit trees into agricultural landscapes. The investigation, led by researchers from Banaras Hindu University, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, and Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, demonstrates that fruit-based agroforestry offers a potent strategy for climate change mitigation and improves livelihood security for farmers in resource-scarce semi-arid regions.
Source: eurekalert.org
India allows export zones to sell locally as trade strains grow.
India will allow factories in export‑focused zones to sell goods domestically at lower import duties, according to a government order, as conflict in the Middle East disrupts trade. The measure was announced in the February budget to shield exporters from higher U.S. tariffs, but analysts say it has gained urgency as the Iran war threatens energy supplies and pushes up freight and oil costs.
Source: reuters.com
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has successfully concluded a time-bound Special Campaign for the expeditious issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODCs) under the Advance Authorisation (AA) and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Schemes. The campaign was conducted from March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 and was monitored through daily review meetings chaired by senior DGFT officials.
Source: pib.gov.in
Centre–State Synergy Ushers in a New Era of Agriculture; Reform Agenda to Resonate from Jaipur.
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the leadership of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Government of India is set to roll out a comprehensive nationwide series of region-wise Regional Conferences during April–May 2026. These conferences will serve as an important platform for structured dialogue, review, and future planning in the agriculture sector. The initiative aims to bring together Union and State Agriculture Ministers, senior officials, scientists, progressive farmers, farmer organisations, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), agri-startups, and private sector stakeholders to jointly review the progress of key schemes and formulate forward-looking strategies based on field-level insights.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds virtual review meeting with agriculture ministers of various states; focus on farmer ID, fertiliser availability, and effective implementation of PM‑AASHA.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a virtual meeting today with the agriculture ministers of the states to review the progress of farmer ID, fertiliser availability, and various agricultural schemes. During the meeting, the Union Minister stated that farmer ID is an important medium to connect farmers with their land, crops, livestock, and fisheries. So far, a total of 9.25 crore farmer IDs have been created across 19 states. He directed that the agriculture and revenue departments of state governments should jointly launch a campaign so as to try and achieve a 100 per cent target within the next six months. At the same time, a wide‑scale public awareness campaign should be conducted to ensure that farmer registration is not limited only to PM‑Kisan beneficiaries, but all eligible farmers are included.
Source: pib.gov.in