PM Modi Calls For Export-Oriented Agriculture Production, Says Animal Husbandry Key Pillar Of Rural Economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised the need to make Indian agriculture more export-oriented and technology-driven, stating that scaling high-value agriculture could transform the sector into a globally competitive engine of rural prosperity. Addressing the post-Budget webinar on 'Agriculture and Rural Transformation', the Prime Minister said the Union Budget 2026-27 gives a strong push to the agriculture sector and rural development, and called for coordinated efforts to ensure that the provisions announced in the Budget translate into tangible benefits on the ground.
Source: ddnews.gov.in
Hoshiarpur: Bhunga Citrus Estate emerges as model hub for fruit cultivation, boosts farmers’ income.
In a significant push towards diversification of agriculture and promotion of horticulture, the Citrus Estate at Bhunga in Hoshiarpur district is steadily emerging as a comprehensive support hub for fruit growers. Established by the Department of Horticulture in 2007, the estate has evolved into a full-fledged horticulture centre, offering a wide range of services, technologies and infrastructure aimed at enhancing farmers' income and sustainability.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Central Otago exporters to benefit from India trade deal.
Speaking to a local electorate audience in his 'Miles’ Monthly' newsletter, Waitaki MP Miles Anderson said the agreement would eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand exports. 'Sheep meat and wool gain immediate duty‑free access, improving returns for farmers from day one,' he said.
Source: centralapp.nz
India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility: Jaishankar.
Kingston, India and Jamaica have agreed to strengthen trade linkages and explore cooperation for recruitment and mobility of skilled professionals, including healthcare workers and teachers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. Jaishankar, the first Indian external affairs minister to arrive here on a bilateral visit, called on Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held delegation-level talks with Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's coffee exports jump 27% in Jan-Apr on strong robusta, instant coffee demand.
India's coffee exports rose 26.6 per cent to 1.74 lakh tonne in the January-April period of 2026, mainly driven by higher shipments of robusta and instant coffee, government data showed. The country had exported 1.37 lakh tonne of coffee in the year-ago period. India ships arabica and robusta varieties, as well as instant coffee.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Centre okays sunflower seed procurement in Karnataka, extends purchase window for gram in Maharashtra.
The Centre has given nod for procurement of 9,023 tonnes of sunflower seed cultivated in 2026 rabi season in Karnataka at a minimum support price to protect the interest of farmers. In Maharasthra, the maximum procurement limit for gram has been increased to 8,19,882 tonne with purchase window extended by 30 days.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, US 'very close' to trade deal, need to get over last hurdle, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau says.
India and the US are 'very, very close' to signing the trade deal and need to get over 'that last hurdle', US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Tuesday. Landau said that India and the US have been negotiating for months and it was important for the two sides to 'reach some closure' and move on with the many other issues on the agenda.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
‘Horticulture FPOs must focus on business-to-consumers to get better returns’.
Farmer producers organisations (FPOs) in general and those working in the area of horticultural produce in particular have done well in supplying produce to organised retail and export players. But it is time they shift their focus to the consumer side of the business by working on brand-building, and gaining the trust of consumers by focussing on issues like traceability and quality.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India palm oil imports fall to one-year low in April on weak demand.
India's palm oil imports fell 27% to a one-year low in April, as sluggish demand from institutional buyers and a recent price rally that eroded its discount to rival oils prompted refiners to curb purchases, five dealers said. Lower imports by the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils could increase stocks in top producers Indonesia and Malaysia and weigh on benchmark Malaysian palm oil futures.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India’s rice purchase reaches near 50 million tonnes, up 6% from a year ago.
The Indian government’s rice procurement for the official reserves during the October 2025-April 2026 period has reached near 50 million tonnes (mt), including 1.21 mt from the winter-grown crop. With over 1.4 mt in April, the procurement is up 6 per cent from the year-ago period. This high procurement may force the government to dispose of through an aggressive sales policy to ethanol distilleries, states, as well as in the open market.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com