India-EU FTA could increase bilateral trade by up to 65%: Report.
A new analysis by the Kiel Institute for World Economy shows that 'deeper EU-India integration could boost bilateral trade by 41 to 65 per cent,' significantly expand economic ties between the European Union and India at a time of rising global trade fragmentation. Together, these regions account for 21.1 per cent of global GDP and 23.4 per cent of the world's population. The analysis by the Institute shows that this deeper integration could not only boost bilateral trade but also expected to raise real incomes by 0.12 to 0.13 per cent of GDP on both sides while limiting dependence on riskier markets.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India’s pulses imports likely to drop by 30% during FY26 to 5 million tonnes.
India’s pulses will likely decline by about a third to around 5 million tonnes during the current financial year against 7.3 million tonnes the previous fiscal year on higher carried forward stocks, weakening rupee against the dollar and levy of duty on yellow peas. 'India imported 7.3 million tonnes last year. I think this year we will end up with around 5 million tonnes. The imported quantity has come down significantly. A lot of quantity got carried over the last year and I think that is also a reason for decline in imports,' said Bimal Kothari, Chairman, India Pulses & Grains Association (IPGA), the apex trade body for the sector.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India puts quantitative limit, minimum price, 20% duty on apple imports from EU.
The Centre has said it will allow import of apples from the European Union countries at a Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs.80 per kg besides 20 per cent duty (against 50 per cent now). Further, there is also a quantitative restriction of a maximum of 50,000 tonnes, to be raised to 1,00,000 tonnes over 10 years, it said and added that all these safeguards will protect the domestic apple growers.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Odisha farmers export strawberries to London.
Farmers from Dhenkanal district of Odisha have exported 51 kg of fresh strawberries to London for the first time. The strawberries were cultivated and aggregated by Saptasajya Agro Producer Company Ltd, a farmer producer organisation (FPO) from Dhenkanal.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Centre sets up high level committee to strengthen FPOs in Tamil Nadu.
The government on Wednesday announced the formation of a high-level committee to strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Tamil Nadu, where over 460 FPOs have been set up under the government scheme and more than 1,000 producers’ groups operate overall. The committee has been asked to submit its report within two months.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Progress of Area Coverage under Rabi Crops as on 23rd January 2026.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the progress of area coverage under rabi crops as on 23rd January 2026.
Source: pib.gov.in
Philippines plans higher rice imports to stabilise supply.
The Philippines, Vietnam’s largest rice export market, plans to import an additional 300,000 tonnes of rice in February 2026, according to the Philippine Department of Agriculture. The volume, around 50,000 tonnes higher than in January, will be purchased after existing shipments clear ports, as part of efforts to ensure supply stability while capping monthly imports to support prices for local farmers.
Source: vir.com.vn
Centre approves Rs 200 crore for key HP road benefitting apple growers.
Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday approved, in principle, Rs 200 crore under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the Chaila–Neripul–Yashwant Nagar–Oachghat road project in Himachal Pradesh.The road passes through Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan districts and is expected to significantly benefit apple growers by improving transportation and market access for horticultural produce. The approval followed a meeting between chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Gadkari in New Delhi, during which detailed discussions took place on strengthening road infrastructure across the state. Sukhu also sought enhanced financial assistance for the repair and maintenance of roads and bridges, particularly in view of the challenging hill terrain and recurring monsoon damage.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Odisha farmers achieve first-time export of fresh Apple Ber and Indian Gooseberry to Dubai.
Farmers from Nabarangpur and Khorda districts have successfully undertaken the first-time export of fresh apple ber and Indian gooseberry (amla) from Odisha. A total of 1,050 kg of fresh apple ber, Indian gooseberry (amla) and other vegetables like long bottle gourd and jackfruit were exported from Odisha to Dubai.
Source: odisharay.com
India secures duty concessions for various agri products under FTA with EU.
India has secured duty concessions for its agricultural exports under the free trade agreement with the European Union for various products, including processed foods, tea, coffee, spices, table grapes, sheep and lamb meat, according to the Commerce Ministry. The move is expected to help boost exports of these commodities in the 27 nations of the EU, as concessions will enhance the competitiveness of these goods.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com