Maharashtra FDA tightens edible oils control across supply chain.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a detailed set of directives to prevent adulteration, unsafe handling and sale of edible oils, placing compliance responsibilities across manufacturers, distributors, transporters and retailers. The order focuses on traceability, sealed packaging, laboratory testing, packaging safety, storage and transportation, with particular attention to preventing adulteration of mustard oil with argemone and other prohibited oils.
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Govt achieves target of forming 10,000 FPOs across India.
The government has achieved the target of forming 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under the Central Sector Scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs, strengthening collective farming, aggregation, value addition and market access for farmers. Women’s participation has emerged as a key feature of the initiative. As many as 1,175 FPOs have been formed with 100 per cent women members, while women account for around 40 per cent of the total shareholders across all FPOs. The scheme also mandates that the Board of Directors or Governing Body of every FPO should include at least one woman member.
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India and Oman deepen trade ties with faster market access and regional logistics focus.
India and Oman are stepping into a new chapter in their trade relationship, moving beyond routine commerce toward a broader economic partnership that could affect sourcing strategies, logistics planning, and access to markets across the Gulf and East Africa. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) took effect on June 1, 2026. With fewer barriers, wider access, and Oman playing a bigger role as a regional trade and logistics hub, the agreement aims to deepen trade flows and make the India-Oman corridor more commercially meaningful.
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Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal To Embark Three-Nation South America Visit From Aug. 24.
India is stepping up its trade engagement with South America, with Chile, Brazil and Argentina emerging as key markets in New Delhi's strategy to diversify exports and deepen economic partnerships, government sources told NDTV Profit. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal is scheduled to visit the region from Aug. 24 to 28, during which he will chair joint trade committees with Brazil and Argentina and travel to Chile to advance negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement.
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Bangladesh-India trade needs a boost.
Despite strained relations for more than the last two years, bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India is very much on, if not growing. The visit of a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) last week signalled that businesses in both countries want to move ahead as far as trade is concerned. Business leaders of both countries have agreed to form business-to-business (B2B) task forces to address trade and investment barriers and strengthen bilateral economic ties. It is for the first time since the fall of Hasina's autocratic regime on August 5 2024, a high-level Indian business delegation visited Bangladesh.
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Strong domestic demand keeps India’s new guava varieties at home for now.
According to Yogesh Gaidhani, a Nashik-based guava grower and consultant working with close to 200,000 farmers, guava has an advantage over many fruit crops because it can be cultivated and marketed throughout the year. 'National daily supply fluctuates considerably, with volumes estimated at a minimum of around 1,000 tonnes per day and rising to 2,000 tonnes per day during the stronger production periods from July through November and again from December through February. During April to June, daily volumes can fall to around 400-500 tonnes.'
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India Psyllium Husk Prices Rise 1.98% in July on Tight Supply and Strong Exports.
Psyllim husk prices in india increased by 1.98% month on month ib July 2026, supported by tight raw-seed availability, cautious inventories, and stronger export enquiries. Early in July, weaker harvest availability and seasonal processor operations limited fresh supply, leaving processors with less flexibility to increase output. Mid-month, uneven pre-monsoon weather in Gujarat and Rajasthan delayed farmer selling and furthger restricted raw-seed availabiltiy, Higher electricity costs and stricter residue testing also increased processing expenses, strenghtening the cost base for Psyllium husk suppliers.
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Over 18 Lakh Farmers Adopt Natural Farming Across India.
More than 18 lakh farmers have adopted natural farming as India accelerates its transition towards regenerative agriculture. Government initiatives are promoting natural farming, agroforestry, micro-irrigation, integrated farming and scientific soil management to restore soil health, strengthen ecosystems and improve farm resilience. As of March 2026, natural farming clusters covered 8.80 lakh hectares and enrolled 18.19 lakh farmers. Around 109 lakh hectares have also been brought under the Per Drop More Crop scheme, while 25.89 crore Soil Health Cards have been generated since the programme began.
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Railways, Horticulture Dept discuss apple transportation from Kashmir.
With the 2026 apple season approaching, railway officials and the Horticulture Department on Friday discussed measures to ensure safe, timely and economical transportation of apples from Kashmir to markets across the country. A meeting was held in Srinagar with the Director, Horticulture, Planning and Marketing, senior railway officials and other stakeholders, including fruit growers, farmers, traders, Kisan aggregators and business aggregators. Around 30-35 prominent representatives participated in the meeting, both physically and virtually.
Source: tribuneindia.com
3 Odisha products apply for GI tag.
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has facilitated the filing of Geographical Indication (GI) registration applications for three products of the state in the last few months, said its officials at a news conference here on Sunday. The products are Sambalpur sarsatia, a sweet; Dhenkanal Pala Brinjal; and Manikapatna curd, an age-old dairy product associated with the Manikapatna area of Puri, and its rich mythological and cultural heritage, including the legend of Kanchi Abhijan.Professor Dayanidhi Mishra said responses to the first examination reports issued by the Geographical Indications Registry for all three applications had also been submitted.OUAT is also pursuing documentation and the application process for GI registration of two other agricultural products of Odisha -- Keonjhar Pejua biri and Koraput bati mandia.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com