Vietnam targets India while durian exports continue to grow.
Vietnam's durian industry is preparing for potential access to the Indian market in July, while exports continue to expand across existing destinations. Dak Lak, the country's largest durian-producing province, is expected to harvest more than 500,000 tons this year, around 20 per cent more than in 2025 due to expanding cultivation areas and improved yields. According to the Dak Lak Durian Association, the Central Highlands harvest season does not overlap with Thailand's production cycle and has been less affected by heavy metal concerns.
Source: freshplaza.com
Russia’s Exports Of Sunflower Oil To India Up 43% In 4M 2026.
Russia boosted revenue from exports of sunflower oil to India 1.7-fold year-on-year to US$691 million and increased export volumes 43% year-on-year to 532,000 tonnes in January-April, according to the Agriculture Ministry’s Agroexport Center. India was the leading importer of Russian sunflower oil in the first four months of 2026, with Turkiye, Iran, Belarus, and China rounding out the top five purchasers.
Source: russiaspivottoasia.com
India, US explore strong partnership in agriculture, food security at key Washington meeting.
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Wednesday hosted a PHDCCI delegation in Washington amid the ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral engagement between the countries in the agriculture sector. The PHDCCCI delegation, led by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani, held key meeting with USIBC officials to represent Indian farmers’ interests.
Source: thestatesman.com
NITI Aayog’s Roadmap to Horticulture Development in Jammu and Kashmir.
NITI Aayog, India’s top policy body, has laid out a sweeping 20-year roadmap to transform Jammu & Kashmir into a national and global leader in high-value horticulture by 2047 as part of India’s Viksit Bharat mission. The plan will be executed in three stages: laying the foundations by building nurseries, cold storage, and training by 2030, scaling across all districts by 2035, and achieving global integration and self-reliance by 2047. The ambition is undeniable, but in the Kashmiri farmers’ perspective, the real test will not be in the pages of a policy document, but rather in the fields where it needs to be implemented with zeal and zest.
Source: risingkashmir.com
Government's wheat procurement surges 17pc to 35 million tonnes, exceeds target for 2026-27 season.
The government's wheat procurement rose 17 per cent to over 35 million tonne in the 2026-27 rabi marketing season, surpassing both the target of 34.5 MT and the previous year's procurement of 30 MT, a senior food ministry official said on Wednesday. 'Wheat procurement has crossed 35 million tonne so far this season. We have exceeded the target. Procurement in major producing states has been completed,' the official told PTI.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-US trade agreement "99% there", last 1% being finalized: US Ambassador Sergio Gor.
Asserting that India and the United States are on the cusp of a landmark trade agreement, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor revealed that negotiations for the trade agreement are '99% there,' with both nations actively hammering out the final technicalities. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of CITI's 2026 India Conference in Mumbai, Ambassador Gor expressed immense optimism about the imminent finalization of the deal, contrasting the swift 1.5-year progress of the India-US talks with years it took for India to finalize its trade pact with the European Union.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
USHBC to host blueberry event on June 10.
The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) will host 'Blueberries Go Big India 2026' in Mumbai on June 10. This event will bring together leading chefs, food technologists, nutrition experts, importers, retailers, food service professionals, and food industry leaders to explore the growing opportunities for USA blueberries in India.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
FTA with Oman to give a boost to livestock product exports.
The India-Oman Free Trade Agreement is expected to give a boost to exports of farm products including poultry and marine products, stakeholders said. 'The India–Oman Free Trade Agreement is a significant boost for India’s agriculture, poultry, livestock, and marine export sectors. By providing duty-free access for key products such as shrimp, fish, eggs, and other food items, the agreement will make Indian exports more competitive in a strategically important Gulf market,' said Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Haryana to create 20 lakh metric tonnes additional grain storage capacity: Chief Minister Saini.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officers to ensure adequate storage infrastructure for food grains so that the produce cultivated through the hard work of farmers is protected from damage and minimises post-harvest losses. As part of this initiative, the state will create 20 lakh metric tonnes of additional grain storage capacity and officers have been asked to make all necessary preparations to achieve this target.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to visit India soon; FTA among key agenda items: MEA.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to visit India soon, with discussions expected to focus on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), trade and investment, as well as security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Details of the visit are still awaited.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com