India widens export basket: Amrapali mangoes, premium cherries, frozen French fries find new markets.
The commerce ministry has facilitated a number of fresh agricultural and processed-food items in July that have found buyers in new overseas markets, underlining the country's widening export palette, an official said. Shipments of goods such as Amrapali mangoes, premium Areko cherries, frozen French fries, Ginger, pineapple, honey, GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric, Scentrose plums, Purabi Ice Cream, Neelam and Totapuri mangoes and flavoured makhana (fox nuts) were among the consignments shipped to destinations such as Singapore, Iraq, the UAE, Canada, Bhutan and Maldives.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
दिनांक 14.08.2026 तक खरीफ फसलों के तहत क्षेत्र कवरेज की प्रगति
चावल: पिछले वर्ष इसी अवधि के दौरान 393.44 लाख हेक्टेयर की तुलना में, चावल की खेती का रकबा लगभग 379.07 लाख हेक्टेयर बताया गया है, जो 14.37 लाख हेक्टेयर की कमी को दर्शाता है। रकबे में मुख्य कमी कर्नाटक (2.86 लाख हेक्टेयर), झारखंड (2.26 लाख हेक्टेयर), महाराष्ट्र (2.25 लाख हेक्टेयर), ओडिशा (2.09 लाख हेक्टेयर), मध्य प्रदेश (1.64 लाख हेक्टेयर), तेलंगाना (1.49 लाख हेक्टेयर), तमिलनाडु (1.17 लाख हेक्टेयर), आंध्र प्रदेश (1.14 लाख हेक्टेयर), गुजरात (0.83 लाख हेक्टेयर), पश्चिम बंगाल (0.87 लाख हेक्टेयर), उत्तर प्रदेश (0.58 लाख हेक्टेयर) और बिहार (0.52 लाख हेक्टेयर) में देखी गई है। अधिक रकबे में चावल की खेती की सूचना असम (3.93 लाख हेक्टेयर), उत्तराखंड (0.35 लाख हेक्टेयर) आदि राज्यों में मिली है।
Source: pib.gov.in
2047 तक कृषि व ग्रामीण विकास के लिए शिवराज सिंह 18 अगस्त को रोडमैप पर करेंगे संवाद
प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी द्वारा 15 अगस्त को घोषित "शक्ति की सप्त धारा" के तहत केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण तथा ग्रामीण विकास मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान 18 अगस्त को पूसा परिसर, नई दिल्ली में अपने दोनों मंत्रालयों के विभागीय अधिकारियों को संकल्प दिलाएंगे। इस संवाद में विभागों के रोडमैप, लखपति दीदी योजना के विस्तार और किसानों-ग्रामीणों के हित में महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लिए जाएंगे। बैठक का उद्देश्य 2047 तक विकसित भारत के विजन में कृषि व ग्रामीण विकास के लिए ठोस कार्ययोजना तय करना है। इस कार्यक्रम में प्रगतिशील किसान, लखपति दीदियां, कृषि क्षेत्र के निर्यातक एवं फूड प्रोसेसर्स भी शामिल होंगे।
Source: pib.gov.in
US envoy Sergio Gor to lay out roadmap for deeper India-US trade, investment ties.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is set to outline a roadmap for deeper India-US trade, investment and strategic cooperation at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) National Convention 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday. Gor will deliver a special address at the high-level business gathering, which will focus on strengthening the India-US comprehensive strategic partnership through greater commercial engagement, according to a press release issued by the organisation.
Source: firstpost.com
NSW Premier To Lead First India Mission To Strengthen Trade And Investment Ties.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns will lead an official delegation to India from 31 August to 3 September, in his first overseas visit as Premier, as the Australian state seeks to deepen economic, education and cultural ties with India. Minns and NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will lead the delegation, with the four-day programme covering New Delhi and Mumbai. The visit will focus on high-level business and government engagements aimed at strengthening trade ties, attracting investment and creating opportunities for NSW businesses.
Source: businessworld.in
Higher Indian pomegranate supply creates new opportunities for exports and processing.
India is seeing significantly higher pomegranate availability this season, giving exporters greater flexibility across fresh and processing markets. Alongside established demand for fresh fruit, interest in arils and juice applications is also growing, according to Akshay Sangle of fresh produce exporter Sangle Agro Processing Pvt. Ltd.
Source: freshplaza.com
India's Vizhinjam port opens direct export route for agricultural produce.
Vizhinjam port in India is set to begin official export-import (EXIM) operations on August 18, opening a direct shipping route for exporters that have traditionally used Colombo, Singapore, and Dubai to reach western markets. Located 10 nautical miles from the main east-west international maritime route, Vizhinjam requires limited diversion for ultra-large container ships. European-bound cargo can reach its destination in 24 days, 10 days faster than existing routes. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has incorporated the port into its direct Jade Service connecting Europe and Asia.
Source: freshplaza.com
APEDA Promotes Tripura Organic Products in Global Markets.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA) and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Tripura. organised an International Organic Buyer-Seller Meet in Agartala, Tripura, to provide a direct platform for the state's organic producers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), exporters and international buyers to explore new business opportunities and establish long-term market linkages.
Source: smestreet.in
South Africa gains new cold treatment options for citrus exports to India.
After nearly a decade of negotiations, newly approved export conditions for citrus to India have been established. India has approved the inclusion of additional treatment options for fresh citrus fruit from South Africa. The improved export conditions are a significant development for the industry.
Source: freshplaza.com
Global Market Overview Onions.
Harvests are progressing at different speeds, with Spain bringing storage onions to market early, Italy nearing the end of its crop, and new-season supplies emerging in Germany and Austria. In North America, earlier crop completion and high freight costs are adding pressure, while India and Egypt are facing tighter export availability and changing demand patterns.
Source: freshplaza.com