India to give tariff concession for DDGS imports from US, but with a cap.
The Indian government has considered tariff concession for imports of animal feed DDGS (dried distillers grains with solubles) from the US under a quota in its deal with Washington but the volume will be restricted, according to Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. In a written reply to question on whether the government has given permission to import of animal feed DDGS and other grains from the US in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, he said that in the backdrop of growing demand for animal feed in the country, DDGS has been considered for tariff concession within a quota.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Nagauri methi gets registered with plant variety authority.
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA) has formally published the registration of 'Nagauri Paan Methi' (Paan Methi) as a Community Farmers’ Variety. The registration appears in the Plant Variety Journal, February 2026 issue, conferring statutory ownership and legal rights upon the farming community of Nagaur district, Rajasthan.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India aims to become world’s top agri exporter as FTAs boost market access: Piyush Goyal.
Expanding global trade agreements will open new opportunities for India’s farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs as the nation secures 'preferential market' status across major international economies, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking at the 40th edition of AAHAR, the International Food & Hospitality Fair in New Delhi, Goyal stated that India today covers two-thirds of global trade with 'preferential market access' for Indian goods and services, making the country a 'very attractive investment destination.'
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Agriculture & Allied Sector GVA More Than Doubles to ₹48.77 Lakh Crore in 2023-24; Foodgrain Production Continues to Rise.
As per the latest estimates of GVA released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoS&PI), the composition of Agriculture & Allied Sector in total GVA is about 18%. Further, as per the National Accounts Statistics, the GVA of agriculture and Allied sector for 2014-15 is estimated at Rs. 20,93,612 Crore and for 2023-24 it is estimated at Rs. 48,77,867 Crore. Agriculture and Allied sector has recorded compound annual growth of 8.83 % for the period 2014-15 to 2023-24 at current prices.
Source: pib.gov.in
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare releases Second Advance Estimates of Production of major agricultural crops (Kharif & Rabi) for 2025-26.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Second Advance Estimates of production of Major Agricultural Crops (Kharif & Rabi) for the year 2025-26. Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while approving and releasing the data on major agricultural crops, stated that under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government is continuously working towards the development of agricultural sectorfor the prosperity of farmers. As a result, our agriculture sector is making steady progress.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal calls for stronger collaboration to position India as global leader in agricultural and processed food exports.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today called upon stakeholders from the food, agriculture and hospitality sectors to work collectively towards making India the world’s largest exporter of agricultural and processed foods, highlighting the vast opportunities created by India’s expanding trade agreements and the growing global demand for Indian products.
Source: pib.gov.in
FSSAI urges states to strengthen food safety enforcement at 49th CAC meeting.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged States and Union Territories to intensify food safety enforcement and strengthen inspection mechanisms during the 49th meeting of the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) held in Gangtok. The meeting brought together Commissioners of Food Safety, government officials and stakeholders from the food industry to discuss strategies for improving the country’s food safety ecosystem.
Source: fnbnews.com
Direct sourcing from farms improves freshness, pricing & farmer incomes.
A growing shift toward direct sourcing of agricultural produce from farms and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) is transforming the food supply chain by improving freshness, stabilising prices and enhancing farmers’ incomes. The approach is increasingly being adopted by food businesses, restaurants and retail chains seeking reliable access to high-quality ingredients while strengthening rural livelihoods.
Source: fnbnews.com
'India’s new grape varieties set for massive acreage and export ramp-up'.
Bloom Fresh International's premium grape varieties proved far tougher than traditional ones like Thompson Seedless during this season's heavy rains in India, delivering solid first commercial crops with big acreage and export growth ahead, says Ganesh More, partner at Agoxtic Farms, seeing the momentum building. 'For our first commercial crop at Agxotic this year, we've had fairly decent success, with these new varieties showing significant potential in our climatic conditions.'
Source: freshplaza.com
India's farm exports seen to touch $55 billion in 2025, trade minister says.
India's agricultural exports are seen to touch $55 billion in 2025, Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. New Delhi will not allow any tariff concessions on sugar imports under any trade deal, Goyal added.
Source: reuters.com