WTO urges India to cut trade-restrictive measures reliance, New Delhi flags global non-tariff barriers.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Secretariat has suggested India to focus on reforms to improve business environment and reduce reliance on trade-restrictive measures to strengthen competitiveness and attract more foreign investment.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
ICAR-CISH–APEDA Sea Route Protocol Enables Successful Export of 12.5 Tonnes of Dashehari and Langra Mangoes to Dubai.
In a major breakthrough for India's fresh mango export sector, 12.5 tonnes of premium Dashehari and Langra mangoes have been successfully exported from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, through a 40-foot reefer container by sea using the sea route export protocol jointly developed by ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (ICAR-CISH), Lucknow, and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The consignment was exported by Shehnaz Export, Amroha, in association with Attashi Global, to Lulu Group, UAE, one of the leading retail chains in the Gulf region, with technical guidance from ICAR-CISH and support from APEDA.
Source: pib.gov.in
Big initiative by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to provide relief to Totapuri mango farmers of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Amid continuous complaints of falling incomes of farmers producing Totapuri mangoes in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and falling prices in mandis, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has issued comprehensive directives for wide-ranging improvements in the cultivation, processing and marketing system of Totapuri mangoes after detailed discussions on the recommendations of a high-level committee constituted by him.
Source: pib.gov.in
Food processing industry entering a transformative phase.
India's food processing industry is entering a transformative phase, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and an increasing demand for quality, convenience, and authenticity. While the industry has traditionally focused on extending shelf life and improving production efficiency, today's consumers are equally conscious about nutrition, hygiene, sustainability, and the story behind the food they consume.
Source: fnbnews.com
Natural farming boosts crop yield , profitability: ICAR study.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has reported encouraging outcomes from its ongoing research on natural farming, indicating improvements in crop productivity, soil health and farmer profitability when natural farming practices are implemented using scientifically validated techniques. Since 2020-21, ICAR has been implementing a comprehensive study under the All-India Network Programme (AINP) on Natural Farming (formerly AINP-Organic Farming). The initiative spans 20 cooperating centres across 16 states, involving 11 State Agricultural Universities, eight ICAR institutes/centres, and one deemed-to-be university. The programme focuses on evaluating eight major cropping systems, developing state-specific packages of practices for natural farming, and assessing cropping systems under organic farming.
Source: fnbnews.com
S Jaishankar raises border peace, trade imbalance in meeting with China’s Wang Yi.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Wednesday and raised India’s concerns regarding supply chain predictability, fair market access, trade imbalances, and the need to facilitate official and people-to-people exchanges. During the wide-ranging conversation in Manila on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum meetings, Jaishankar reiterated that peace along the border remains a prerequisite for normalising bilateral relations.
Source: indianexpress.com
Export-grade supply tightens in India’s Garwa onion market.
While overall onion availability remains adequate for the domestic market, Agawane estimates production is around 20% lower than last year, with the impact more pronounced in premium-quality onions. 'Out of every 100 trucks arriving at the mandis or wholesale markets, only around 20 currently carry onions suitable for export, with the remainder largely directed towards domestic sales.'
Source: freshplaza.com
PM Chairs High-Level Meeting of Secretaries to Review Progress of Rural Development, Agriculture, Social Welfare and Allied Sectors towards Viksit Bharat Goals.
Prime Minister today chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries to review progress of rural development, agriculture, social welfare and allied sectors towards Viksit Bharat Goals, at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. Prime Minister emphasised that the welfare of citizens must remain at the heart of all reforms. He said that reforms designed around people’s needs should gather real momentum and deliver meaningful transformation. He emphasised that the objective of reforms is not merely to improve the functioning of the Government, but to accelerate India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.
Source: pmindia.gov.in
UAE, India seek new food partnerships at Andhra Pradesh forum.
The UAE Food Cluster has stepped up efforts to deepen economic ties with India, bringing together more than 32 Emirati and Indian companies at a business forum in Andhra Pradesh aimed at forging new partnerships across the food, agriculture and agri-technology sectors. Held under the theme Building Strategic Partnerships Across Value Chains, the forum focused on strengthening collaboration in food manufacturing, agricultural production, supply chains, advanced farming technologies and integrated value-chain systems as the two countries seek to bolster food security and sustainable growth.
Source: gulfnews.com
Horticulture exports from AP to get a boost.
The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Food Cluster to promote investments, trade and exports. The MoU was signed on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, materialising key commitments made during this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.
Source: newindianexpress.com