पारंपरिक चिकित्सा ज्ञान पर बिम्सटेक सम्मेलन का गोवा में समापन|
पारंपरिक चिकित्सा ज्ञान, आनुवंशिक संसाधनों और बौद्धिक संपदा अधिकारों पर तीसरे बिम्सटेक सम्मेलन तथा दूसरी बिम्सटेक नोडल ग्रुप बैठक का आज गोवा में सफलतापूर्वक समापन हुआ। सम्मेलन में सभी सात बिम्सटेक सदस्य देशों के प्रतिनिधियों ने भाग लिया।
Source: pib.gov.in
भारत ने न्यूजीलैंड द्वारा भारत-न्यूजीलैंड मुक्त व्यापार समझौते को प्रभावी बनाने वाले कानून के पारित होने का स्वागत किया है|
भारत 16 सितंबर, 2026 को न्यूजीलैंड की संसद द्वारा पारित विधेयक का स्वागत करता है। यह विधेयक 27 अप्रैल, 2026 को नई दिल्ली में हस्ताक्षरित भारत-न्यूजीलैंड मुक्त व्यापार समझौते (एफटीए) को प्रभावी बनाएगा। इस विधेयक का पारित होना समझौते को लागू करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है । यह भारत और न्यूजीलैंड की आर्थिक साझेदारी को गहरा और व्यापक बनाने की साझा प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है।
Source: pib.gov.in
South Zonal Agriculture Conference in Hyderabad to deliberate on sustainable and resilient agriculture.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, will organise the Zonal Agriculture Conference – South Zone in Hyderabad on September 18, bringing together the Centre, Southern States and Union Territories, agricultural experts, ICAR institutions, progressive farmers and other stakeholders. The conference will be attended by Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministers of State Shri Ram Nath Thakur and Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, besides Ministers and senior officials from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
Source: pib.gov.in
Ladakh’s cold desert blooms with world’s highest-altitude flower fields.
In a region known for its cold desert landscape and harsh climatic conditions, Ladakh is turning to high-value floriculture, with 40 acres of flower fields in Leh featuring over 25 lakh Lilium and Gladiolus flowers in what has been described as the world’s highest-altitude flower cultivation project. The flower fields, spread across Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh, comprise 24 lakh Lilium and one lakh Gladiolus flowers, according to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
GI-tagged Mushkbudji rice gains ground in Kashmir.
Once pushed to the margins of Kashmir’s paddy fields, the traditional aromatic rice variety Mushkbudji is now emerging as a high-value crop, with cultivation expanding to more than 400 hectares in Sagam and adjoining areas of Anantnag district. Farmers are fetching up to Rs. 25,000 a quintal for the variety. Mushkbudji began disappearing from Kashmir’s paddy fields in the 1960s as farmers increasingly shifted to high-yielding rice varieties.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
High freight costs weigh on Indian poultry exports.
India’s poultry exports, which had come to a standstill during April-May this year due to the war in West Asia, are gradually recovering, even as abnormally high freight rates squeeze exporters’ margins. Increased competition from Turkey in the region has also added to exporters’ concerns.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India eases export rules, waives registration for small exporters.
India has eased export rules by waiving the requirement for registration certificates for shipments valued at up to 300,000 rupees ($3,125), a government statement said on Wednesday, in a move aimed at reducing compliance for small businesses and first-time exporters. The exemption, effective under an amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy, will cover a large number of low-value export transactions, the statement said, and is expected to facilitate exports through postal, courier and e-commerce channels.
Source: reuters.com
Chilean kiwifruit eyes India expansion.
The Chilean kiwifruit sector is experiencing explosive growth. Following deep disease impact in 2012, the Andean country posted a 16 export bump this season. The outlook comes as young orchards enter full production and producers consolidate investments to enhance fertilization, management, and productivity. Now, Chilean kiwifruit growers have their eyes set on India. The populous South Asian nation provides an optimal consumer base, and the Latin American industry is hoping to double its shipment volumes over the coming decade.
Source: freshfruitportal.com
APEDA Signs MoU to Boost Global Market Access for Indian Food Exporters; Key Benefits for Businesses.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InD Events Dubai aimed at expanding market access for Indian food exporters and connecting businesses with international buyers. The initiative will focus on strengthening opportunities for Indian agri-food businesses, particularly smaller and emerging exporters, while supporting greater access to overseas markets.
Source: apacnewsnetwork.com
Over 500 tons of Chilean dried prunes set for India by 2027.
Chile’s dried prunes trip to Southeast Asia started in 2023, when phytosanitary protocols changed and allowed the fruit to enter the Indian market. Pedro Acuña, Executive Director of Chileprunes, the industry body promoting the crop for the world's leading exporter of dried prunes, told FreshFruitPortal.com that promotion for the category began in 2024, supported by country brand ProChile and a local agency specializing in the fruit market.
Source: freshfruitportal.com