Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets 'Team Europe' delegation to boost trade, investment linkages.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a meeting with 'Team Europe,' the high-level European Union (EU) delegation, including EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin. The institutional engagement in the state capital follows the arrival of the diplomatic mission on June 8 for a two-day visit. The outreach is specifically aimed at advancing trade cooperation, exploring mutual investment frameworks, and expanding strategic commercial linkages between European markets and Northeast India.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Minister of Food Processing Industry Shri Chirag Paswan Inaugurates SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) DIALOGUE- 2026.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, in collaboration with the World Bank Group-led SAPLING initiative, inaugurated the Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue titled 'Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Sustainable Growth in South Asia' in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 9th June 2026. The two-day regional dialogue brings together around 200 participants including policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, innovators, researchers, startups, and representatives from South Asian countries to deliberate on strengthening food processing ecosystems and building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems in the region.
Source: pib.gov.in
Oman trade deal boosts prospects for Indian onion exports.
Growing container congestion at Mundra Port is raising concerns among Indian onion exporters, particularly in Nashik district, at a time when new export opportunities are emerging in Oman under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Major ports along India's western coast play a key role in onion exports. Large volumes of onions from Nashik, Lasalgaon, Niphad, and Pimpalgaon Baswant are shipped to markets in West Asia, the Gulf region, and Southeast Asia. Exporters warn that continued congestion at Mundra could affect container availability, delay cargo movements, and disrupt export schedules.
Source: freshplaza.com
Assam CM Pushes For GI Tag Workshop To Protect Indigenous Crops.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed the Agriculture Department to convene a mega stakeholder workshop between August and September this year to secure Geographical Indication (GI) tags for the state’s indigenous agricultural produce. The directive came during a high-level review meeting on the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati on Monday.
Source: northeasttoday.in
Nepali mangoes replace Indian imports.
Following the federal government’s sudden restriction on the import of mangoes and several other fruits from India, markets in Janakpurdham are now largely stocked with locally grown mangoes, while fruit traders say the decision has left them increasingly worried about supply and business sustainability. Mangoes, one of the most popular fruits during the summer season, are in particularly high demand and traders say disruptions in supply are already beginning to affect the market.
Source: risingnepaldaily.com
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure world.
Agriculture today stands at a defining crossroads. Climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, water stress, biodiversity loss, rising input costs, and market volatility are reshaping food systems across the world. At the same time, countries must produce more nutritious food, improve farmer incomes, protect natural resources, and create dignified livelihoods for rural communities. In this setting, BRICS+ has emerged as a strategic platform for building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agri-food future.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadership.
India’s agricultural journey is one of the most remarkable stories of transformation in modern history. From a nation once dependent on food imports and vulnerable to droughts and shortages, India has emerged as a global agricultural powerhouse, feeding more than 1.4 billion people while contributing significantly to global food security.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India Secures Continued Market Access for Aquaculture, Honey, Eggs and Animal Casings Exports to the European Union Beyond September 2026.
In a significant development for India’s agri and marine exports, India has been included on the list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey, and animal casings to the European Union beyond September 2026 under the amended European Union regulatory framework. The European Union has notified an amendment to Regulation (EU) 2021/405 through Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1189 in view of growing concerns relating to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The revised regulation will come into effect from September 2026 and lays down additional requirements for countries exporting specified animal-origin products to the European Union.
Source: pib.gov.in
ICBA organises Millets Harvest Day.
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) hosted ‘Millets Harvest Day’ to mark World Environment Day, as a field-based milestone that builds on the launch of the National Agricultural Initiative for the Adoption of Climate-Smart Crops in the UAE. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and ICBA during the Emirati Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026.
Source: fnbnews.com
India-US trade deal can be finalised after tariff probe concludes, official says.
India is pushing for preferential new tariffs from the United States as part of talks to finalise an interim trade deal with Washington, an Indian trade official said on Monday. The U.S. and India reached an initial understanding on a trade deal in February, but negotiations slowed after U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff measures were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Source: reuters.com