Indonesia's mandatory halal rules may raise compliance burden for Indian exporters: GTRI.
Indonesia's mandatory halal-certification requirements, which would come into effect from this month, may raise the compliance burden for Indian exporters, think tank GTRI said on Monday. From October 17, the mandatory compliance, under Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance regime, will apply to imported food and beverages, cosmetics, traditional medicines, health supplements and certain medical devices.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
BIRC 2026 to focus on boosting rice-milling margins as India's rice economy scales up.
India's rice millers will get a detailed assessment of processing economics, technology choices and investment opportunities at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026, as the industry seeks to extract greater value from an annual rice crop with an indicative wholesale value of about Rs 6 lakh crore. A session titled 'Profitable Rice Milling: Costs, Planning and Margin Improvement' will be held on October 24 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during BIRC 2026, scheduled for October 23-25.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Fatehpur’s Malwan peda lands Italy export order, eyes GI tag.
Products from small towns of Uttar Pradesh are increasingly finding a place in international markets, and Fatehpur’s famed Malwan peda has now joined the list. A local trader has secured an export order from Italy after showcasing the traditional sweet at the recently concluded UP International Trade Show under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
'India’s potato supply can look plentiful, but finding the right variety is still hard'.
India's potato market is not short of supply. The harder part, increasingly, is finding the right potato for the right buyer. Praj Thakker of Potato Bazaar says digital marketplaces are gathering information that can help identify and address those gaps.
Source: freshplaza.com
Minister’s export push for Malda mangoes, five-month action plan drawn up.
Minister of state for food processing industries and horticulture Amiya Kisku has asked the Malda district administration to take all possible measures to facilitate and expand the export of mangoes from the next season. A source in the district administration said a comprehensive five-month action plan to ensure a better mango harvest in the coming season and facilitate the export of larger quantities was presented before Kisku during a review meeting of his department at the conference hall of the Malda district collectorate on Thursday.
Source: telegraphindia.com
India: Investment push to transform Kurnool into horticulture hub.
Kurnool district is set for a major horticulture-led transformation, with irrigation, road connectivity, micro-irrigation, processing and marketing infrastructure being planned under the State government's ambitious 'Global Horticulture Hub - Rayalaseema Rising.' District Collector A Siri said the integrated plan would strengthen the entire horticulture value chain and create better income opportunities for farmers. The programme is aimed at expanding horticulture while improving water availability and market access.
Source: hortidaily.com
Shimla: New Zealand delegation calls on minister Jagat Singh Negi, discusses horticulture.
Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Thursday held a meeting with a six-member New Zealand delegation, led by High Commissioner Patrick Rata, which is on a three-day visit to Himachal. The delegation held detailed discussions with the minister on various aspects of horticulture in the state, including the proposed Indo-New Zealand Centre of Excellence for apple, kiwi and pear cultivation.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Agriculture sector binds India-Argentina partnership.
Argentine Ambassador to India Mariano Caucino on Wednesday stated that the bilateral link between the two countries is destined to continue expanding in key economic fields. 'Agriculture is one of the cores of economic cooperation between India and Argentina. As you know, Argentina is India’s number one provider of edible oils', the envoy explained speaking at GLOBOIL summit in Mumbai.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
'Dutch expertise in tech & India’s agri market': India, Netherlands natural partners in agriculture, says Silvio Erkens.
Developing drought-resistant seeds and adopting water-efficient irrigation can help Indian farmers cope with growing challenges posed by climate change, says Silvio Erkens, Minister for Food Security, Fisheries and Horticulture of the Netherlands. Erkens spoke to DH about Indo-Dutch cooperation in agriculture.
Source: deccanherald.com
Centre sanctions over Rs 1,200 cr under PM-RKVY to 10 states.
The Centre has sanctioned more than Rs 1,200 crore to 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), with the funds aimed at supporting agricultural development and strengthening implementation of farm-related programmes. The sanctions were announced by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan during the second day of the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2026. The session was attended by Agriculture Ministers and senior officials from states, along with agricultural scientists and representatives of various institutions.
Source: fnbnews.com