AP Sanctions Rs.1.03-Crore Subsidy for Banana Exports From Anantapur.
Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned ₹1.03 crore from its Price Stabilisation Fund as a one-time subsidy for the movement of refrigerated containers by rail to promote banana exports from Anantapur district. The subsidy is intended to ensure regular exports from Tadipatri, a major banana-growing and trading centre in the Rayalaseema region. The Agriculture and Cooperation department issued G.O. 659 in this regard on Tuesday.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
Government of India Notifies Two New Potato Varieties.
The Government of India has officially notified two improved potato varieties developed by ICAR-CPRI, Shimla—Kufri Abhedya and Kufri Ruby—for cultivation as a significant milestone for Indian agriculture and potato research,. The notification, published in the Gazette of India on July 8, 2026, enables the production, certification, and sale of quality seed of these varieties in their recommended regions, paving the way for enhanced productivity, disease management, and better market opportunities for potato growers across the country.
Source: pib.gov.in
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
India engaged with the US, studying all the developments: Govt tells Parliament.
The government is studying all the developments and remains engaged with the US government, the commerce and industry ministry informed Parliament Tuesday. India and the US announced a trade deal on February 02, 2026. A Joint Statement for the same was released on February 7 when 25% additional ad valorem tariffs imposed by the US on certain India’s exports citing India’s imports of Russian oil were removed.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India aims at 10 pc share in global merchandise exports by 2047: WTO report.
India is aiming to increase its share of global merchandise exports from about 1.8 per cent in 2024 to around 10 per cent by 2047, according to a World Trade Organisation (WTO) report. To promote exports, India maintained various duty exemption, remission, and rebate schemes.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Scientists’ panel suggests rejuvenation of old Totapuri orchards in AP.
A high-level expert panel set up to study Totapuri mango growers’ problems has suggested rejuvenation of old mango orchards and replacement of old varieties with improved ones. Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday on challenges faced by Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, said a high-level expert committee, comprising of senior-level scientists from ICAR, Dr YSR Horticulture University and officials of State Horticulture Department, Andhra Pradesh, was constituted to examine the challenges faced by Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh. The committee undertook an intensive field visit to major Totapuri producing districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Promotion of medicinal plants under NMPB.
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India is implementing Central Sector Scheme on 'Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants' throughout the country for promotion of medicinal plant cultivation wherein following activities are being supported.
Source: pib.gov.in
Agricultural Census (2021-22).
Agriculture Census in India is conducted after every five years in collaboration with the States and Union Territories. The field work of Agriculture Census is carried out in three distinct phases. The ongoing 11th Agriculture Census with the reference year 2021-22 has been commenced in 2022 and so far, field work & data collection for three phases have been completed within time frame.
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Financial Assistance for Natural Farming.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research has initiated study from 2020-21 through All India Network Programme on Natural Farming (previously AINP-Organic Farming) with 20 cooperating centres covering 16 States to evaluate 8 major cropping systems and develop package of practices under Natural farming besides evaluation of cropping systems under organic farming. The scheme involves 11 State Agricultural Universities, 8 ICAR institutes/centres and 1 deemed to be university.
Source: pib.gov.in
Progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on 17.07.2026.
Progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on 17.07.2026.
Source: pib.gov.in