India-Ethiopia partnership enters new phase in strategic sectors.
Cooperation between Ethiopia and India is entering a new phase of development, covering strategically important areas including healthcare, artificial intelligence, public administration, and agriculture, according to Anil Kumar Rai, India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia. His remarks were reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The diplomat noted that the two sides are consistently implementing the agreements reached during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ethiopia in December 2025. According to him, a number of joint initiatives have already moved into the practical implementation phase.
Source: tvbrics.com
Japan industry leaders highlight growing investment opportunities, business synergy in India during Takaichi's visit.
Industry leaders from India and Japan lauded the strengthening bilateral relationship between the two countries during Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's maiden visit to the country, describing it as stable, progressive and full of expanding business and investment opportunities across sectors including technology, agriculture, space and energy. Speaking on the sidelines of the India-Japan Business Forum 2026 in the national capital, executives from leading companies highlighted India's growing market potential as an investment hub and the complementary strengths of both countries.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Sirsa kinnow earns GI tag, decade of scientific farming bears fruit.
The Geographical Indication (GI) tag awarded to ‘Sirsa kinnow’ has brought national recognition to Haryana’s citrus industry while underscoring the contribution of scientific farming practices introduced through the Indo-Israel Centre of Excellence at Mangiana village. The GI tag, granted on June 17, makes Sirsa kinnow the first fruit from Haryana to receive the prestigious recognition. The certification provides the fruit with a distinct identity, protects it against imitation and is expected to enhance its market value and export potential.
Source: tribuneindia.com
India corn exports set for three-year high on competitive pricing.
India's corn exports are set to climb to a three-year high this year, as record production lowered prices, while cheaper freight to key Asian importers made supplies from the country more competitive. Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan bought more from India in the first five months of the year as global freight costs jumped following the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Higher exports also supported Indian corn prices.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Soybean sowing tops 28.9 lakh hectares, says SOPA.
The Soybean Processors ASsociation of India (SOPA) on Wednesday said that 28.923 lakh hectares have been covered under soybean sowing, which is much higher than the official data of 6.920 lakh hectares. In a release issued by SOPA, D,N, Pathak, executive director of the association said 'There is a 7 to 10 days lag in reporting of government data which is the reason for the official figures being lower than our estimates.'
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Bengal: Malda mango exports touch 10 tonnes in one week; 100-tonne shipment expected this season.
West Bengal's Malda district has exported 10 tonnes of premium variety mangoes to international markets in the last one week, with the shipment expected to cross the 100-tonne mark this season, officials said on Wednesday. ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH)-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) head Dushyant Raghav said around seven tonnes of mango have already been shipped to the West Asian countries and 3 tonnes to Milan in Italy.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
ICRISAT develops two high-oleic groundnut varieties.
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has developed two high-oleic groundnut varieties which offer longer shelf life and nutritional value. The new varieties will benefit groundnut farmers in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and the North Eastern States.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
MoU signed between ICAR and the Agriculture Department of Seychelles during Prime Minister's visit.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Government of India, and the Agriculture Department, Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy, Republic of Seychelles, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the official visit of the Prime Minister to the Republic of Seychelles to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research and education. The MoU was signed to enhance collaboration in agricultural research, education, capacity building and technology transfer between the two countries. It provides a framework for promoting joint research programmes, exchange of scientists, researchers and students, and sharing of advanced agricultural technologies and best practices.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan Inaugurates MoFPI-Supported Common Incubation Center at VNMKV, Parbhani to Boost Food Processing and Entrepreneurship.
Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, an advanced Common Incubation Center (CIC) established at the College of Food Technology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, with financial assistance from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, New Delhi, and in collaboration with Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani and the State-Level Nodal Agency of the Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra, was inaugurated on June 28, 2026 by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan.
Source: pib.gov.in
Farm incomes set to rise over next decade: FAO.
Global average gross agricultural income per worker is projected to increase by 9 percent by 2035, driven by productivity gains and broadly stable agricultural prices, according to a new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). However, this outlook remains vulnerable to market volatility caused by crises and conflicts. The report estimates that if the frequency of shocks observed in recent years continues, there is a 25 percent probability that agricultural incomes in 2035 will be lower than current levels. Short term risks are also significant, as recent energy price hikes and resulting reductions in fertiliser use are likely to affect agricultural production in 2027. While high-income countries will likely be able to absorb these shocks, low-income countries face deteriorating food security.
Source: fnbnews.com