The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organized the North Zone Agriculture Conference in Lucknow.
The North Zone Agriculture Conference organized by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, emerged as an important platform presenting a fresh vision for agriculture, a renewed action plan, and a farmer-centric approach. The conference witnessed participation from Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, Union Ministers of State for Agriculture, and ministers from six states and three Union Territories.
Source: pib.gov.in
Visit of Indian delegation for discussions on Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India-United States (U.S.) from 20th-23rd April 2026 at Washington D.C..
India and the United States issued a Joint Statement on 7th February 2026 agreeing on a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. The framework reaffirmed the countries’ commitment to the broader India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations. In pursuance thereof, the Indian side visited Washington D.C. for in person round of meetings with their U.S. counterparts to finalize the details of the Interim Agreement and take forward the negotiations under the broader BTA.
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Piyush Goyal to Discuss Export Challenges with Industry Leaders.
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to convene a meeting with representatives from various export promotion councils (EPCs) and industry associations on Monday in New Delhi. The purpose of this meeting is to explore strategies to enhance India’s export activities
Source: indianewsnetwork.com
HP: CM Sukhu unveils Rs 34.31 crore projects at horticulture varsity.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stones of development projects worth Rs 34.31 crore at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, aimed at strengthening agricultural education infrastructure and promoting natural farming in the state. Chief Minister inaugurated a hostel with a capacity of 107 students at the College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri (Hamirpur), constructed at a cost of Rs. 3.63 crore. Additionally, he inaugurated the administrative building of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Tabo in Lahaul and Spiti, built at a cost of Rs. 1.48 crore.
Source: newsable.asianetnews.com
Jaishankar says India-Africa Forum Summit-IV to shape next phase of partnership.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit to be held from May 28-31 will define a more forward-looking partnership, as he joined the African envoys to launch the logo, theme, and website of the summit. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'Joined African Ambassadors and those invested in India-Africa friendship to launch the Logo, Theme and Website of 4th India Africa Forum Summit.'
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India 'tough nut to crack', says USTR Greer as negotiators wrap up trade talks round.
India is a 'tough nut to crack', US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said here as a delegation from New Delhi wrapped up negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement with Washington. The 12-member delegation, led by Darpan Jain, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, held talks on the fine print of the trade deal with the US team led by Brendan Lynch, Assistant USTR for South and Central Asia.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Brazil displaces India as largest exporter of corn to Bangladesh.
Brazil has overtaken India as the top supplier of corn (maize) to Bangladesh, marking a significant shift in South Asia’s feed grain trade. For years, India dominated this corridor, leveraging price competitiveness, proximity and faster delivery cycles to meet Bangladesh’s growing demand. That edge has eroded since 2024, as rising domestic use of maize for ethanol production squeezed exportable surplus.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India’s move to export 5 mt wheat unlikely to impact global market.
Though India has permitted an additional 2.5 million tonnes (mt) of wheat exports this rabi marketing season (April-September 2025), it will not have any impact on the global market. 'On paper, this signals a strong return to the export market. In practice, however, pricing indicates a very different story. Exports will occur, but only minimally, in cases where market conditions temporarily align, rather than through sustained global competitiveness,' said New Delhi-based exporter Rajesh Paharia Jain.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
W Asia crisis: Rice exports dip 7.5% to $11.53 bn in 2025-26.
The country's rice exports dipped 7.5 per cent to $11.53 billion in 2025-26 due to a contraction in shipments to major destinations including the middle east countries, according to the commerce ministry data. The exports in March declined 15.36 per cent to $997.53 million.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
The Northern Region Agriculture Conference is scheduled to take place on April 24, 2026 in Lucknow, in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath.
Lucknow is set to emerge tomorrow as the center of an important dialogue focused on agricultural policy, farmers’ welfare, and comprehensive agricultural development. The presence of Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath and Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will add national importance to the conference. Union Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary and Shri Ramnath Thakur, will also attend.
Source: pib.gov.in