Progress of Area Coverage under Kharif Crops as on 12.06.2026.
Progress of Area Coverage under Kharif Crops as on 12.06.2026.
Source: pib.gov.in
NIFTEM-T PMFME National Level Nodal Agency Organizes 3-Day Hands on Training in Dairy Processing and Value Addition for beneficiaries.
NIFTEM-T organized a Three-Day Hands-on Training Programme on 'Dairy Processing and Value Addition' for PMFME Beneficiaries of Tamil Nadu state from 16.06.2026 to 18.06.2026 at Thanjavur Campus to enhance their knowledge and skills in milk processing, quality management and value added product preparation. Totally 25 PMFME beneficiaries from 10 districts of TN have participated in the training program. Training was inaugurated by Prof. V. Palanimuthu, Director, NIFTEM-T in presence of the Officers of the Institute and PMFME Coordinator.
Source: pib.gov.in
On G7 Summit sidelines: Trade to sailor safety, Modi and Trump look to turn a new page.
In their first meeting in over a year following the strain in bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump Wednesday walked the tightrope, projecting a positive path ahead with a trade deal soon, a strategic commitment to security, and remarks that rekindled hopes of skilled Indian professionals. The meeting, on the sidelines of the G7 summit at Evian-les-Bains in eastern France, lasted 55 minutes, according to sources.
Source: indianexpress.com
Exports hit record $863 billion in FY26 despite US tariffs & Middle East crisis: Official.
India’s exports touched an all-time high of $863 billion in 2025-26 despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict and US tariff measures, underscoring the resilience of the country’s export ecosystem, a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Wednesday. 'This has been a very difficult year, from US tariffs to West Asia crises, but despite that, we have proved that India is very resilient as far as the export ecosystem is concerned. India's total exports reached an all-time high of $863 billion in FY 2025-26,' Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo said, quoted PTI.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
India’s Agri-Export Basket Nears 500 Products as Shipments Hit $53 Billion: APEDA Chief.
India’s agricultural export sector has shown remarkable growth and resilience, nearly doubling its product diversity over the last decade. Speaking on the sector’s trajectory, Abhishek Dev, Chairman of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), highlighted that India’s agricultural export basket has expanded from roughly 280 products a decade ago to nearly 500 products today. Out of a total of 790 scheduled products under APEDA, India actively ships a vast majority to international markets.
Source: theindianawaaz.com
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini to inaugurate horticulture centre of excellence in Badli today.
Munimpur village in the Badli Assembly segment is all set to witness a major boost in horticulture infrastructure as Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the Seed and Flower Excellence Centre, along with several other projects, on June 17. On this occasion, the Chief Minister will also interact with citizens.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Process to secure GI tag for Amritsari kulcha begins.
The Department of Food Processing, Government of Punjab, has convened a meeting on June 19 at the DC office (Amritsar) to advance the process of obtaining a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the iconic Amritsari kulcha. A source of local pride and a cornerstone of Amritsar’s culinary heritage, the kulcha is widely celebrated as a signature dish of the holy city and a symbol of its history, hospitality and rich food culture.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Apple cultivation expands in Andhra Pradesh with Israeli variety.
Apple production is being evaluated in Andhra Pradesh following the cultivation of a heat-tolerant variety developed in Israel and grown under high-temperature conditions in Anantapur district. Farmer Ramana Reddy established an apple orchard in Kotanka village in the Garladinne mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema region, where summer temperatures can exceed 45°C and rainfall levels are among the lowest in peninsular India.
Source: freshplaza.com
UP tops India in horticulture output again: Leads in potato, mango, peas
Uttar Pradesh has retained its position as the country's biggest contributor to horticulture production, emerging as the largest producer of potatoes, mangoes and green peas, according to the second advance estimates for 2025-26. The state produced 250.6 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of potatoes, 61.9 lakh MT of mangoes and 37.6 lakh MT of green peas (matar) during the period. At the national level, production stood at 598.8 lakh MT for potatoes, 236.2 lakh MT for mangoes and 72.3 lakh MT for peas.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Committed to make farmers self-reliant in Himachal, says Agriculture minister
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Chander Kumar Chaudhary inaugurated the district-level Kisan Mela at the old vegetable market in Patlikul on Tuesday. He also visited the exhibitions set up by various departments. Addressing the farmers, the minister stated that farming is the primary occupation of the people in the state and the government is committed to directly engaging with farmers to make them economically self-reliant. He emphasised that agriculture is a major industry, with over 70 per cent of the state’s population directly associated with it, while the sector contributes 7 to 8 per cent to the country’s GDP.
Source: tribuneindia.com