ICARDA Strengthens India’s Pulse Research with Inauguration of Food Legume Research Facilities.
ICARDA inaugurated the newly developed facilities of its Food Legume Research Platform (FLRP) in Amlaha, near Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing India’s leadership in pulse research and its long-standing partnership with international agricultural science to advance climate-resilient and nutrition-secure farming systems. The inauguration was held in the presence of Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India; Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh; and Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). They were joined by Mr. Aly Abousabaa, Director General of ICARDA, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, state governments, research institutions, development partners, scientists, and farmers.
Source: global-agriculture.com
Agriculture is the backbone of economy and culture: MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav.
Emphasising India’s deep-rooted agricultural heritage, Dr Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that farming not only provides livelihood but also enables people to live in harmony with nature. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the ‘Krishi Manthan’ workshop at Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University in Jabalpur, the Chief Minister said agriculture has always held a place of pride in Indian culture and that the country’s fertile land 'produces food like gold'.
Source: thestatesman.com
Other mango varieties are catching up with Alphonso’s demand and market presence.
Uttar Pradesh's indigenous mango varieties are seeing growing interest in both domestic and export channels, as buyers look beyond the traditional coastal Alphonso mango. Ishant Saini of Amroha‑based Aamiya Farm Fresh says the state's mango basket is well-positioned to compete on quality, price, and volume. 'Uttar Pradesh has many varieties, but the main ones are Langda, Chausa, and Dussehri. While Alphonso remains the flagship export variety from coastal India, Uttar Pradesh's advantage lies in volume, quality, and price.'
Source: freshplaza.com
APEDA opens Canada market for Indian fruits, signals boost to agri exports.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has announced a significant development for India’s agricultural exports, with Canada formally approving the import of fresh mangoes, pomegranate fruits and arils, oranges, and garlic from India. The move, communicated through a recent circular, is expected to expand market access and create new opportunities for Indian exporters in a high-value global market.
Source: agrospectrumindia.com
India's mango exporters fret as Iran war triggers shortage of refrigerated containers, increases costs.
A shortage of refrigerated containers (reefers) caused by the West Asia war is worrying Indian growers of mangoes ahead of the peak export season, according to five people aware of the development. With the war in its second month, key maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, have been disrupted, leading to container shortages and higher freight costs. Many containers are stuck in transit due to congestion or are being re-routed, leading to longer shipment cycles.
Source: livemint.com
FSSAI unveils new regulatory updates in regard to validity of licences.
The food safety authority has unveiled new regulatory updates regarding the validity and maintenance of operational licences. Now, the licence and registration certificate granted under the FSS Licensing and Registration Regulations will be ‘valid and subsisting’, unless otherwise suspended, cancelled or surrendered.
Source: fnbnews.com
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) - A Major Push for India’s Food Processing Industry.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Food Processing Industry, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is a major initiative aimed at strengthening India’s food processing sector, promoting Indian brands in global markets, and creating global food manufacturing champions. The scheme is being implemented for a period of six years from FY 2021–22 to FY 2026–27 with a total financial outlay of ₹10,900 crore. The scheme focuses on increasing value addition in the food processing sector, expanding processing capacity, and generating employment, particularly in rural areas and off-farm sectors.
Source: pib.gov.in
ICAR Constitutes Special Task Force to Strategize Agricultural Resilience Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has established a high-level Special Task Force (STF) to proactively address emerging global challenges and formulate mitigating strategies for the agricultural sector. During the first meeting chaired by the Secretary DARE & Director General, ICAR, following comprehensive framework was outlined to ensure national food and input security.
Source: pib.gov.in
New multi-dimensional income opportunities for farmers at three-day ‘Krishi Mahakumbh’ in Raisen.
A three-day ‘Krishi Mahakumbh’ will be held in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, focusing not only on crops but also on dairy, poultry, fisheries, goat rearing, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)-based marketing and livelihood opportunities for rural women, with the aim of creating multiple strong pillars of income for farmers. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that this national-level event will bring together the entire value chain of the rural economy — from seed to market and from fish to pearl — on a single platform.
Source: pib.gov.in
New chapter in agricultural reforms begins from Jaipur on the initiative of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Today in Jaipur, the Western Regional Agricultural Conference heralded a strong beginning to a new era of agricultural reforms, where Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid out a clear roadmap on Centre-State partnership, farmers’ income enhancement, food and nutrition security, Farmer ID-based digital agriculture, and flexible scheme implementation. This new series of regional conferences has emerged as a shared ‘action-platform’ for the Centre and states to translate Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sashakt Kisan, Samriddh Bharat’ (Empowered Farmers, Prosperous India) into a ground-level reality.
Source: pib.gov.in