Meghalaya targets to bring 1 lakh hectares under organic farming by 2028.
Meghalaya state wants to take the total area under organic farming to 1 lakh hectares by 2028 from the existing 27,000 hectares. A media statement by the Meghalaya Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare said the area under organic farming increased from 18,000 hectares in 2018 to 27,000 hectares in 2025, and is projected to reach 1 lakh hectares by 2028. Strong certification systems and farmer collectives ensure quality, traceability and consistency.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
APEDA Organises Sikkim Organic Conclave-cum-International Buyer Seller Meet in Gangtok.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Sikkim and in association with IFOAM-Asia, organised the Sikkim Organic Conclave-cum-International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Gangtok, Sikkim.
Source: pib.gov.in
With 7 interventions, Govt expands flagship Export Promotion Mission.
With seven additional interventions, the Government of India has announced the expansion of its flagship Export Promotion Mission (EPM). The mission is now nearing full operational status, providing a comprehensive support system for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and first-time exporters.
Source: fnbnews.com
Government calls urgent meet as West Asia turmoil hits air cargo, shipping routes.
The government has called an urgent meeting with exporters and industry on Monday to assess the impact of the rapidly-evolving geopolitical scenario in West Asia and its impact on India amid a sharp hit to air cargo and container movement, impacting trade with the region. The commerce and industry ministry will meet officials from other ministries, freight forwarders, shipping industry, and exporters on Monday to 'assess the impact of contemporary developments on exports, with a specific focus on logistics and the challenges being faced,' an official said on Sunday.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Israel, India sign 16 MOUs on agriculture, tech, at Jerusalem press conference.
Sixteen bilateral memorandums of understanding are signed between Israel and India, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s office announces, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a press conference at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem. Within this framework, Sa’ar and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar signed 'cooperation agreements in the areas of agricultural innovation and technologies, the use of civilian drones, satellite data, irrigation and fertilization management, pest control, greenhouse cultivation, and the transfer of knowledge in advanced agricultural technologies,' reads a statement from Sa’ar’s office.
Source: timesofisrael.com
Meet the new Philippine agriculture attaché for Middle East, Africa and India.
The Philippines has appointed a new agriculture attaché covering the Middle East, Africa, and India, with a clear focus on boosting food security partnerships and expanding agricultural trade with the UAE. In a recent development, the new agriculture attaché Michael Sollera has paid a courtesy call with Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver at the Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi, marking the deployment of his regional posting. Sollera will be based in Dubai.
Source: gulfnews.com
Assam’s GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger reaches London in landmark export push.
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on March 1 flagged off the first-ever export consignment of GI-tagged ginger from Karbi Anglong to London, marking a significant milestone for the state’s agri-export ecosystem. The flag-off ceremony was held at Krishi Bhawan in Guwahati, in the presence of senior agriculture department officials and stakeholders.
Source: indiatodayne.in
Canada’s PM Carney Travels to India to Rebuild Ties Amid U.S. Trade Tensions.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on his inaugural visit to India this week as part of a broader strategy to expand trade relationships beyond the United States and mend ties with one of the world’s largest economies. The Prime Minister touched down in Mumbai on Friday following his departure from Ottawa the previous day. His international tour will continue next week with stops in Australia and Japan.
Source: finedayradio.com
Kashmir saffron promotion event at Srinagar.
Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today inaugurated an Exhibition cum Awareness and Promotion Programme dedicated to GI-tagged Kashmir Saffron at the Agriculture Complex, Lalmandi, Srinagar. The event was organized by the Spices Board of India, Regional Office, Srinagar (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India). It aimed to showcase the exceptional qualities of Kashmir saffron, create greater awareness among stakeholders, and promote its international market potential following the award of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Source: brighterkashmir.com
Embassy of India Hosts a Hybrid B2B Meeting on Exports of Agricultural & Food items from India to Romania.
The Embassy of India in Bucharest organized a Hybrid Business-to-Business (B2B) Meeting on the Agriculture & Food sector today at its premises, aligning with the recent EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signing. This event advanced SME collaborations in food processing and bolstered Indian exports of high-value items such as spices and processed foods to Romania and the wider European market.
Source: theindianpanorama.news