India–EU Free Trade Agreement Concluded: A Strategic Breakthrough in India’s Global Trade Engagement.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and European Commission President H.E Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, today jointly announced the conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) at the 16th India–EU Summit, held during the visit of the European leaders to India. This announcement marks a historic milestone in India–EU economic relations and trade engagement with key global partners.
Source: pib.gov.in
Over 500 Indian Companies Participate at Gulfood 2026 as GI Rice Dishes Take Spotlight at APEDA Culinary Zone.
India marked a strong and strategic presence at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, as the Country Partner, underscoring its growing leadership in the global agri-food and processed food sector. India has the largest participation at Gulfood 2026 among all participating countries, both in terms of the number of exhibitors and total exhibition area.
Source: pib.gov.in
FTA benefit to India: EU markets open exports worth Rs 6.4 lakh crore from various states, says Piyush Goyal.
India and the European Union on Tuesday concluded a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a historic milestone in bilateral economic ties and positioning the two partners firmly in favour of diversified trade at a time of rising global uncertainty. The deal, finalised after more than two decades of negotiations and relaunched talks since 2022, was announced at the 16th India–EU Summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The timing of the agreement is crucial, coming amid renewed turbulence in global trade driven by aggressive tariff policies, fragile supply chains and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
'India accounts for 1/4th global banana production, yet exports capture only 2% of volumes.
India's banana exports are going steady with demand from Gulf markets ahead of Ramadan, says Utsav Mevada of Avinya International, which exports G9 Cavendish bananas from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. He notes, 'India produces approximately 33 to 34 million metric tons of bananas annually, accounting for nearly 25% of global banana production, yet exports capture less than 2% of this volume.'
Source: freshplaza.com
Naidu sets 500L tonne target for AP horticulture output.
Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed the officials to plan horticulture cultivation in line with global market demand. He instructed the officials to prepare an action plan with a target to achieve 500 lakh metric tonnes of horticulture output in Rayalaseema, Prakasam, and Markapuram districts. Agriculture minister K Achchennaidu said horticulture cultivation will expand significantly in Rayalaseema, Prakasam, and Markapuram districts once the projects are completed.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
India: Udupi hosts flower show.
The three-day district-level fruit and flower show, themed on the life and achievements of Padma Shri Saalumarada Thimmakka, will be held from Jan 26 to 28 at the horticulture dept's flower auction center (Raitha Seva Kendra) at Shivalli Model Horticulture Farm. The show is open to the public from 10am to 8pm daily. Organized jointly by the district administration, the ZP and the horticulture dept, the show will feature around 7,000 flowering plants across 26 varieties, including petunia, celosia, salvia, chrysanthemum, marigold, hibiscus and pansy.
Source: floraldaily.com
Sub-Saharan Africa rice imports surge as local production struggles to keep pace: OSIRIZ.
Published in mid‑January, the annual outlook shows a significant increase in rice import volumes for 2025, underlining persistent structural challenges in local production. OSIRIZ estimates that rice imports into Sub-Saharan Africa reached 22.3 million tonnes in 2025, a 13.7% increase year‑on‑year from 19.6 million tonnes in 2024.
Source: millingmea.com
Mozambique centralises rice and wheat imports.
The Mozambican Government has assigned the Instituto de Cereais de Moçambique (ICM) exclusive responsibility for managing imports of rice and wheat, in a move aimed at tackling under-invoicing and tax evasion that is costing the state an estimated US$100 million annually. Luís Jobe Fazenda, director of the ICM, told Lusa news agency that the mandate, following a government decision on December 31, addressed longstanding issues in the cereal import sector.
Source: freightnews.co.za
Gulfood 2026: 161 Exhibitors at Dubai Food Show.
The commerce ministry's arm APEDA on Tuesday said as many as 161 exhibitors across sectors, including processed foods, fresh and frozen products, are participating in the Guldfood 2026 show. India was the partner country at the show and it highlighted its strategic importance as a reliable sourcing destination and a key contributor to global food security and supply chains.
Source: money.rediff.com
From fields to world markets: Manipur's Republic Day tableau highlights GI-tagged agriculture.
Rolling down on Kartavya Path, Manipur's tableau portrayed the state's journey from traditional agricultural fields to international markets where it now sells indigenous, high-value agricultural produce.
Source: deccanherald.com