Food Ministry, FCI sign MoU to improve operational efficiency.
The Food Ministry has signed an agreement with state-owned FCI to set targets for this fiscal, including modernising foodgrain management and improving operational efficiency. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is the nodal agency for procurement and distribution of foodgrains.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
4 सितंबर 2026 तक देश में खरीफ फसलों की बुआई का कुल रकबा 1086.31 लाख हेक्टेयर पहुंच गया
पिछले वर्ष की समान अवधि के 438.19 लाख हेक्टेयर की तुलना में लगभग 421.82 लाख हेक्टेयर में धान की बुआई दर्ज की गई है, जो 16.37 लाख हेक्टेयर की कमी दर्शाती है। बुआई रकबे में प्रमुख कमी कर्नाटक (4.28 लाख हेक्टेयर), तेलंगाना (3.61 लाख हेक्टेयर), उत्तर प्रदेश (1.84 लाख हेक्टेयर), आंध्र प्रदेश (1.91 लाख हेक्टेयर), मध्य प्रदेश (1.75 लाख हेक्टेयर), तमिलनाडु (1.32 लाख हेक्टेयर), झारखंड (1.38 लाख हेक्टेयर), महाराष्ट्र (1.15 लाख हेक्टेयर) आदि राज्यों से दर्ज की गई है। वहीं, असम (0.52 लाख हेक्टेयर), ओडिशा (0.29 लाख हेक्टेयर) आदि राज्यों में अधिक बुआई दर्ज की गई है। कुल मिलाकर, धान के रकबे में कमी मुख्य रूप से कर्नाटक, तेलंगाना, उत्तर प्रदेश, आंध्र प्रदेश, मध्य प्रदेश, झारखंड, तमिलनाडु और महाराष्ट्र में हुई बड़ी गिरावट के कारण है।
Source: pib.gov.in
'India’s banana export setback is starting to cost the grower'.
For Indian banana exporters, one of the biggest advantages in the Middle East has always been speed. A shipment from India to Jebel Ali previously took five to seven days. With the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, that journey can now stretch beyond 30 days, putting both quality and margins under pressure, says Prashant Dharpure of Bandhan Agritech Pvt. Ltd.
Source: freshplaza.com
Peru diversifies its blueberry exports to India, Thailand, and Singapore.
'We are looking to boost sales in Southeast Asia through a bimodal approach,' said Christian Pereda, explaining that the company combines sea freight to its European office with subsequent re-exports by air to destinations such as Thailand, India, and Singapore. The goal is 'to reach those markets through more efficient logistics, thus helping preserve quality.'
Source: freshplaza.com
India’s Export Basket to Algeria diversifies, opening new opportunities for Indian Businesses.
India’s exports to Algeria are witnessing increasing diversification, creating new opportunities for Indian businesses across a wide range of sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and agricultural products. Engineering goods, machinery, automobiles, pharmaceuticals and agri-food products emerge as key growth segments in the Algerian market According to the Department of Commerce, machinery, electrical equipment, automobiles and pharmaceuticals are emerging as important segments of India’s growing export presence in Algeria, reflecting the expanding scope of trade between the two countries.
Source: indiashippingnews.com
India expands decentralized grain infrastructure.
The government of India said more than 180,000 tonnes of grain storage has been added across the country during the expansion phase of its Decentralised Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector strategy. The plan, launched in 2023 and supported by government financing initiatives, is designed to improve storage, processing, procurement and distribution systems through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). The framework also emphasizes quality standards, transparency and operational viability.
Source: world-grain.com
Commerce Ministry Boosts Northeast Agri Exports Globally.
The commerce ministry has facilitated the export of unique agricultural products from the Northeast such as Tezpur Litchi and Khasi Mandarin to over 15 international destinations like the US and UK in the last four fiscals, helping farmers and exporters access new markets, an official said on Tuesday. The ministry's measures have opened overseas markets for a range of GI-tagged and other agricultural products from the region, including Joha Rice, Tezpur Litchi, Khasi Mandarin, Assam Lemon, Karbi Anglong Ginger and Dalle Khursani.
Source: rediff.com
Indian avocado market enters more measured phase of growth.
India's avocado market continues to expand, with Tanzania remaining the dominant source of imported fruit. Prices have corrected from earlier levels, however, and the next phase of market development is expected to depend increasingly on consumption growth rather than simply higher import volumes.
Source: freshplaza.com
Madagascar’s rice sector raises concern over surge in imports.
As the third-largest rice producer in Africa, Madagascar considers the staple crop crucial to its national food security and rural livelihoods. However, recent economic, trade, and climate pressures have opened the floodgates to foreign grain, driving local producers into a fragile financial state.
Source: millingmea.com
Telangana Eyes Rice Export Boost to Philippines.
Civil supplies minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday met Francisco P. Tu Laurel Jr., secretary of agriculture of the Republic of the Philippines, in New Delhi to discuss prospects of increasing rice exports to the south-eastern nation. The two leaders held detailed discussions on expanding rice exports and trade between Telangana and the Philippines. Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana had emerged as one of India’s leading paddy-producing states, with modern milling infrastructure and the capacity to supply high-quality rice in substantial quantities.
Source: deccanchronicle.com