Meet the new Philippine agriculture attaché for Middle East, Africa and India.
The Philippines has appointed a new agriculture attaché covering the Middle East, Africa, and India, with a clear focus on boosting food security partnerships and expanding agricultural trade with the UAE. In a recent development, the new agriculture attaché Michael Sollera has paid a courtesy call with Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver at the Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi, marking the deployment of his regional posting. Sollera will be based in Dubai.
Source: gulfnews.com
Assam’s GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger reaches London in landmark export push.
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on March 1 flagged off the first-ever export consignment of GI-tagged ginger from Karbi Anglong to London, marking a significant milestone for the state’s agri-export ecosystem. The flag-off ceremony was held at Krishi Bhawan in Guwahati, in the presence of senior agriculture department officials and stakeholders.
Source: indiatodayne.in
Canada’s PM Carney Travels to India to Rebuild Ties Amid U.S. Trade Tensions.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on his inaugural visit to India this week as part of a broader strategy to expand trade relationships beyond the United States and mend ties with one of the world’s largest economies. The Prime Minister touched down in Mumbai on Friday following his departure from Ottawa the previous day. His international tour will continue next week with stops in Australia and Japan.
Source: finedayradio.com
Kashmir saffron promotion event at Srinagar.
Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today inaugurated an Exhibition cum Awareness and Promotion Programme dedicated to GI-tagged Kashmir Saffron at the Agriculture Complex, Lalmandi, Srinagar. The event was organized by the Spices Board of India, Regional Office, Srinagar (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India). It aimed to showcase the exceptional qualities of Kashmir saffron, create greater awareness among stakeholders, and promote its international market potential following the award of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Source: brighterkashmir.com
Embassy of India Hosts a Hybrid B2B Meeting on Exports of Agricultural & Food items from India to Romania.
The Embassy of India in Bucharest organized a Hybrid Business-to-Business (B2B) Meeting on the Agriculture & Food sector today at its premises, aligning with the recent EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signing. This event advanced SME collaborations in food processing and bolstered Indian exports of high-value items such as spices and processed foods to Romania and the wider European market.
Source: theindianpanorama.news
'Gujarat watermelons lead India’s strong 2026 export start'.
India's watermelon exports are enjoying strong momentum right now, with Gujarat's Mahuva region taking the lead in production, alongside key districts like Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha, says Arvind Jethva of fresh produce exporter Krupali Traders. 'The season kicked off in January from these regions, with exports going strong, especially to Middle Eastern countries where Ramadan fasting is driving added melon demand. Local markets are picking up, too, right on time for summer.'
Source: freshplaza.com
Govt of Meghalaya to host Strawberry Festival 2026 across key farming clusters.
The Department of Tourism, Meghalaya has announced the Meghalaya Strawberry Festival 2026, set to take place across three major strawberry-growing clusters — Smit, Sohliya and Tura — to celebrate the State’s expanding cultivation and strengthen direct market access for farmers during the peak harvest season. The festival will begin at Smit Village (Wah-Iing-Syiem Meadows, East Khasi Hills District). It will then move to Sohliya at the Football Ground, Umsning (Ri-Bhoi District), and conclude at Darechikgre in Tura (West Garo Hills District) from March 4–7, 2026.
Source: fnbnews.com
Food Processing to Play a Decisive Role in Realising the Vision of Viksit Bharat : Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan.
The 'International Conference on Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods (ANVESH–2026)' was inaugurated today at National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM–Kundli). The three-day international conference is witnessing participation from experts, researchers, industry representatives, exporters, entrepreneurs and policymakers from more than 25 countries.
Source: pib.gov.in
Slack demand, competition weigh on Indian onion exports.
India’s onion exports have come under further pressure this financial year, reflecting a sustained decline driven by changing global market dynamics. Shipments have slowed primarily due to reduced offtake from key buyers such as Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, as these countries increasingly rely on their own domestic production, exporters said.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
From freeze to thaw: India-Canada relations hit reset button with Carney's visit.
A diplomatic freeze that once shaped India-Canada ties now appears to be giving way to a carefully calibrated thaw, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India this week with Ottawa leaning into what diplomats are calling a 'major reset' — one that moves past tensions and opens the door to fresh conversations on trade, technology, energy, and education.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com