Haryana to give Rs 10,000 per acre yearly for 5 years to organic farmers, APEDA certification must.
Farmers adopting natural or organic farming in Haryana will be given a subsidy of Rs 10,000 per acre per year for the next five years. However, to avail the benefit of this scheme, farmers will have to get their produce certified in advance by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to ensure quality and reliability of their products.
Source: tribuneindia.com
APEDA and VAFA organise International Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet in Mumbai.
The VAFA Fresh Vegetables & Fruits Exporters Association, in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), will organise an international Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet (RBSM) alongside the 8th Fresh India Show 2026, scheduled on 29–30 May 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. 'The event is expected to attract overseas importers, supermarket chains, sourcing companies, wholesalers, distributors, exporters, producer organisations, logistics companies, and key stakeholders from the global fresh produce sector,' says Mr. M B Naqvi, Chief Co-ordinator of the show.
Source: freshplaza.com
Assam: Tezpur Litchi Festival-2026 to showcase region’s GI-tagged litchi.
With the aim of promoting the significance and uniqueness of Tezpur's famed litchi at the national and international levels, the second edition of the Tezpur Litchi Festival-2026 will be held on June 6 and 7 with an elaborate two-day programme at the Tezpur District Library premises. The decision was taken at a meeting held on Tuesday at the conference hall of Prashanti Lodge under the Tourism Department in Tezpur in the presence of representatives from various sectors.
Source: sentinelassam.com
London traders hit by 'king of mangoes' shortage.
Mango sellers in south London say a shortage of India's prized Alphonso variety is pushing up prices and limiting supply at the height of the season. In Tooting, a long-standing hub for South Asian food and culture, traders report fewer deliveries than usual this spring.
Source: bbc.com
Nashik grape exports slip by 9.6% in 2025-26 amid weather shocks.
Grape exports from Nashik district fell by 9.6% in the 2025-26 season (April–Nov), declining to 1.4 lakh tonnes from 1.6 lakh tonnes a year earlier, as adverse weather conditions disrupted production and reduced export-grade output. Exporters attributed the decline to prolonged and unseasonal weather events, including continuous rain from May 6 to mid-Oct last year and hailstorms between March 19 and April 3 this year, which damaged vineyards and compressed the harvest window.Agriculture department officials said initial fears of a steep decline of up to 50% in exports did not materialise, as improved crop management and sustained international demand helped limit losses to single digits.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Planing 500 delegations, outreach to 1,600 industry chambers to boost FTA utilisation: Piyush Goyal.
The commerce ministry is preparing granular plans to boost the utilisation of free trade agreements (FTAs) by Indian industry, including sending 500 delegations abroad, training 1,000 people, and engaging with 1,600 industry chambers, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The commerce and industry minister asked the Indian industry to increase utilisation of these pacts as it will help boost exports and attract investments at a time when the global economy is facing challenges.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1: Piyush Goyal.
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is expected to come into force from June 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The pact was signed in December 2025.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India’s new FTAs offer investment opportunities, but utilisation remains weak: Commerce Secretary.
Industries need to utilise and leverage the free trade agreements (FTAs) that India is finalising, as these pacts offer trade and investment opportunities, said Rajesh Agrawal, commerce secretary, on Monday. The secretary said that the country's track record in FTA utilisation is 'not great'.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Odisha’s Dhenkanal farmers export 3 tonne of mango to London.
A total of 3 tonne of Amrapali mangoes, the first international consignment of the current mango season, has been exported from Dhenkanal in Odisha to London. A media statement said the export was done under the guidance and institutional support of the Directorate of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), Government of Odisha.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Progress of Area Coverage under Summer Crops as on 08.05.2026.
Progress of Area Coverage under Summer Crops as on 08.05.2026.
Source: pib.gov.in