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
FSSAI issues directive strictly prohibiting use of Ashwagandha leaves in food products.
After the Ministry of Ayush, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive strictly prohibiting the use of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) leaves in food products, health supplements. The directive clarified that only the roots of the plant and their extracts are permitted for human consumption, citing significant safety concerns regarding other parts of the herb.
Source: fnbnews.com
India-Tanzania Deepen Trade Ties As Bilateral Commerce Crosses USD 9 Bn In FY26.
India–Tanzania bilateral trade rose to USD 9.02 billion in FY2025–26, up from USD 8.64 billion in the previous fiscal year, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said following the 5th Session of the India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held on 29–30 April 2026 in Dar es Salaam. The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary, Amb Dr Samwel William Shelukindo. Both sides discussed trade settlement in local currencies, long-term business visas for Indian businesspersons, regulatory collaboration in pharmaceuticals, and capacity building in health, AYUSH, education and shipbuilding. Key sectoral focus areas included mining, gemstone value addition, agriculture, healthcare and digital cooperation.
Source: businessworld.in
Massive increase in apple exports to India as result of protocol change.
'The rain has proved to be challenging late in our harvesting season, with March ending on 244mm on a 27-year long-term average of 99mm and April 106mm on a long-term average of 67mm. The benefits of the rain were the cooler weather that helped with colour development, but it has made harvesting challenging with bruising and also a delay in getting the crop off.' He explains that apples are more susceptible to bruising after rain because they absorb water, which increases the turgor pressure, making the tissue more fragile, hence more likely to bruise.
Source: freshplaza.com
Agricultural trade agreement| NZ- India trade deal opens new dairy export path.
New Zealand and India have signed a long-anticipated free trade agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone for bilateral trade and agricultural exports. The deal is designed to strengthen economic ties between the two countries, with a particular focus on improving market access for key primary sectors, including dairy.
Source: en.edairynews.com