India becomes world's largest rice producer.
India has become the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Thursday, as the government unveiled a nationwide contingency plan ahead of the crucial kharif sowing season amid fears of a weak monsoon and increasing climate risks. Rice production is estimated at a record 154.02 mt in the 2025-26 crop year, up from 150.18 mt a year earlier, according to the third advance estimates released by the agriculture ministry.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to strengthen economic partnership.
India and Canada have unveiled a new trade and investment forum aimed at deepening commercial ties and boosting business engagement between the two countries, following Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s three-day visit to Canada from May 25 to 27. The announcement came after a series of meetings between Indian and Canadian business leaders, as well as bilateral talks between Goyal and Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Gujarat govt's 'revolutionary' decision to provide Rs 1,500 cr financial relief to sugar cooperatives.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a landmark decision in the interest of sugarcane farmers and the cooperative sector by officially approving the sugarcane prices paid by cooperative societies. Providing details of this decision, Agriculture and Cooperation Minister Jitubhai Vaghstated that the State Government has granted official approval to the sugarcane prices paid by sugar cooperative societies to sugarcane farmers during the period from 2007-08 to 2014-15, according to the release.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India cancels soymeal export deals, turns to Africa for soybean imports.
Indian traders have cancelled 25,000 metric tons of soymeal export contracts for the first time since 2021 and booked 80,000 tons of imports from African countries after soaring domestic prices reversed trade flows, trade sources said. The cancellations are likely to help soymeal suppliers in North and South America boost shipments to Asian buyers that traditionally source from India. India's soybean purchases are also allowing African exporters to sell the oilseed at a hefty premium to global benchmark prices.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
'This is the right moment...': Piyush Goyal highlights opportunities under India-Canada CEPA.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said 'diversity defines the Canada-India partnership,' telling business leaders in Toronto that deep trust between the two democracies is unlocking new trade and investment opportunities as both sides push for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India’s gherkin exports hit record high $307 million in FY26 despite US tariffs.
India’s gherkin exports touched a new high both in value and volume during 2025-26 as key buyers such as Germany, Russia and Canada scaled up purchases of the pickled cucumbers. The record exports are despite the tariff issue hurting shipments to the US, the largest buyer, and sluggish off-take by key European buyers such as Spain and France.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Indian custard apple exports grow on hybrid varieties.
Custard apple growers in India are increasing production through hybrid varieties, closer planting systems, and pulp processing aimed at export markets. In Karnataka's Kolar district, grower Ashoka Shivareddy shifted from traditional farming to custard apple production in 2018, selecting varieties suited to low rainfall conditions and reduced pesticide use.
Source: freshplaza.com
Indian Kesar mango exports expand through APEDA pack houses.
Exports of Indian Kesar and Alphonso mangoes continue to expand through APEDA-approved orchards and pack houses in Gujarat, supplying markets including the UK, U.S., UAE, Australia, Canada, Europe, and Gulf countries. Importer Digvijaysinh Gohil, who imports mangoes into the UK, said demand remains strong among Indian communities and international consumers
Source: freshplaza.com
India dominates global dried flower exports; potpourri leads shipments: TNAU.
By V Ritheka SreeCoimbatore: India accounts for 70% of the global dried flower trade within a segment that makes up 15% of world exports, with potpourri forming a major share of shipments, experts from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) said, citing strong market potential for entrepreneurs. Dr M Visalakshi, assistant professor (horticulture), Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, TNAU, Coimbatore, said the dry flower industry has been active since 1975 and India has exported dried flowers and botanicals for about four decades.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
APEDA facilitates first-ever export of flavored iced tea premixes from Bhopal to France.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the flag-off of the first-ever export consignment of flavored iced tea premixes from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to France, marking a significant milestone in India’s value-added beverage export sector. The export consignment, shipped by Haritima Food Products Pvt. Ltd., highlights the growing global demand for innovative Indian beverage products and showcases the rising contribution of MSMEs in strengthening India’s agri-food export ecosystem.
Source: foodtechbiz.com