Commerce ministry discusses India-US trade performance with exporters, their issues on market access.
The commerce ministry has asked industry and exporters to share their concerns regarding access to the US market so that the issues can be taken up with their American counterparts, an official said on Tuesday. The industry official said that some exporters urged the ministry to try to conclude the trade pact with the US at the earliest to reduce the uncertainties on the tariff front.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने प्रधानमंत्री धन-धान्य कृषि योजना की प्रगति की समीक्षा की
केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण और ग्रामीण विकास मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने आज नई दिल्ली स्थित कृषि भवन में प्रधानमंत्री धन-धान्य कृषि योजना (पीएम-डीडीकेवाई) की प्रगति की समीक्षा की। समीक्षा में चिन्हित 100 जिलों में कार्यान्वयन में तेजी लाने, योजनाओं के बीच समन्वय को मजबूत करने, जिला स्तरीय प्रदर्शन में सुधार करने और यह सुनिश्चित करने पर जोर दिया गया कि इन कार्यक्रमों से किसानों को मापने योग्य परिणाम और ठोस लाभ प्राप्त हों।
Source: pib.gov.in
प्राकृतिक खेती के विस्तार, किसानों की आय वृद्धि एवं टिकाऊ कृषि प्रणाली को बढ़ावा देने के लिए समग्र प्रयास आवश्यक : श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान
केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण तथा ग्रामीण विकास मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने आज प्राकृतिक खेती से संबंधित विभिन्न कार्यक्रमों एवं राष्ट्रीय प्राकृतिक कृषि मिशन (NMNF) की प्रगति की समीक्षा की। बैठक में प्राकृतिक खेती के विस्तार, किसानों के पंजीकरण एवं प्रमाणन, मृदा स्वास्थ्य प्रबंधन, प्रशिक्षण, अनुसंधान, बाजार संपर्क, किसान उत्पादक संगठनों (FPOs) तथा प्राकृतिक खेती के आर्थिक प्रभावों से जुड़े विभिन्न विषयों पर विस्तृत चर्चा की गई।
Source: pib.gov.in
ICAR-IIOR meet on sustainable agriculture innovations.
The ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, will organise a National Consultation and Industry Interface Meet on September 10, 2026, to promote the commercialisation and large-scale adoption of innovative technologies for sustainable agriculture. Themed 'Innovations in Varieties/Hybrids, Biologicals and Biopolymer-Enabled Multilayer Seed Coating Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture: Industry Partnerships for Technology Commercialization and Scaling,' the event will be held at the ICAR-IIOR campus in Hyderabad.
Source: fnbnews.com
CONCOR Fast-Tracks North India’s Exports with New Ludhiana–JN Port Express Service.
In a significant move to enhance rail-based export logistics from North India, the Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) has commenced a new Express Export Train Service connecting ICD Dhandari Kalan (DDL), Ludhiana, with Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JN Port), Mumbai, via Dadri. The new scheduled service, which began operations on August 29, 2026, is aimed at providing exporters in Punjab and neighbouring northern industrial clusters with a faster, more predictable and efficient rail connection to one of India’s leading container gateways.
Source: indiashippingnews.com
Kanchipuram Chilli, Manapparai Brinjal, Ooty Garlic: TN Seeks GI Tags for 8.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R. Vinoth on Monday announced the setting up of nine seed storage godowns to protect the quality of seeds and provide them for cultivation. Replying to the discussion on the demand for grants to the farmers welfare department, the minister said steps would be taken to obtain a Geographical Indication tag for Kanchipuram chilli, Poyyur brinjal, Chidambaram blackgram, Thiruvaiyaru banana leaf, Eraiyur yam, Karumandhurai ink nut. Manapparai brinjal and Ooty garlic.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
This GI-Tagged Chilli Is So Hot, Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along Says You Will 'Always Lose'.
Temjen Imna Along has a fiery piece of advice for anyone planning to take on Nagaland's famous Raja Mircha: do not underestimate it. In a recent post on X, Nagaland Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along shared a video of chillies and had a hilarious warning for anyone brave enough to try Raja Mircha. 'A word of advice about Raja Mircha from someone with experience,' he wrote. "You do not eat it. You negotiate with it. And you always lose.' Along added, "Welcome to Nagaland. Bring water. Bring rice. Bring humility.'
Source: food.ndtv.com
Pepino melon cultivation expands in southern India.
Pepino melon cultivation is gaining ground among farmers and home gardeners in Kanthalloor, a hill settlement in Kerala's Idukki district. The fruit, botanically classified as Solanum muricatum and also known as sweet cucumber, is retailing for up to ₹200 (US$2.40) per kg in Kerala markets.
Source: freshplaza.com
Avocado cultivation expands with rising demand in India.
Growing avocado demand in India is creating an additional income source for farmers in Kadappa, Kodaikanal, and Chikkamagaluru. Growers are introducing the crop alongside existing farming activities as demand increases in urban and health-focused markets.
Source: freshplaza.com
Qatar Chamber Explores Stronger Trade Ties With Ecuador and India.
Qatar Chamber has held talks with senior officials from Ecuador and India on strengthening trade and investment relations and expanding cooperation between the countries’ private sectors. HE Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani received HE Alejandro Davalos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ecuador on Monday, in the presence of HE Ecuador’s Charge d’Affaires to Qatar, Carlos Zambrano.
Source: fananews.com