White House cuts pulses from India trade fact sheet.
Amid controversy in India over the announced trade agreement with the United States, the White House eliminated 'certain pulses' from a list of products it expects India to import from the United States, The New York Times reported. The Times noted that there were discrepancies between the initial U.S. and Indian government statements about the trade agreement.
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AI Impact Summit: Modi Sees AI Transforming Agriculture, Expects Next Generation To Reap Benefits.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he saw artificial intelligence as a tool that the younger generation can utilise to ramp up the transformation of the agricultural sector. Modi spoke on the fourth day of the AI India Impact Summit 2026, welcoming delegates from more than 100 countries, and underscored India's talent pool of young, tech‑enabled youth. He stated that the younger generation will harness AI to bring about a rapid transformation in the field of agriculture.
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APEDA facilitates 7,000 MT fortified rice kernels export to Madagascar; Salem sago also shipped to Canada.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Thursday said India exported 7,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) from Haryana to Madagascar, facilitated through the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The union minister described it as a reflection of India's nutritional capabilities and technological strength.
Source: edexlive.com
Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation leads India’s nutrition export surge.
The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF), with the support of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), today marked a defining milestone in India’s nutrition-led export strategy with the formal flag-off of a 7,000 metric tonne (MT) consignment of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) to Madagascar. The milestone follows strong international buyer engagement at the Bharat International Rice Conference 2025, where African delegations expressed significant interest in sourcing fortified staples from India. The consignment, executed by Vi Exports, a member of IREF, reflects India’s capacity to respond swiftly to emerging global nutrition demands with scale, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Source: agrospectrumindia.com
Preparing European suppliers for long term entry into India.
As Horti India Expo 2026 approaches (12–14 March, New Delhi), East-West Trade & Consulting is preparing a focused horticulture trade mission designed to support European suppliers entering the Indian market. Building on earlier discussions about India's scale and growth trajectory, the emphasis now lies on practical positioning, technical demand, and realistic market alignment.
Source: freshplaza.com
Indian onion exporters prepare for pink variety shift.
India's Nashik onion market is navigating familiar ups and downs, with red onion exports holding steady from Gulf and Asian demand, says Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. 'Export-grade red onions are trading at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, rebounding from last week's USD 9-14 lows when heavy arrivals flooded the market. Demand dipped briefly last week but came back stronger.'
Source: freshplaza.com
'India remains a reliable market for Vietnamese dragon fruit, after China'.
Vietnamese dragon fruit imports into India are peaking right now during the November-February wedding season, says Vikrant Sharma, partner at IndoViet Group, a fresh produce importer and exporter. 'Vietnam's red soils produce top-quality white-flesh varieties with a distinctive sweet-sour taste that Indian buyers prefer,' he notes.
Source: freshplaza.com
Special event on February 19 to mark five years of Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s tree plantation pledge.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lead a special programme on February 19 (Thursday) at the AP Shinde Hall, Pusa, New Delhi, to mark the completion of five years of his unique tree plantation pledge. The event will celebrate the ‘green’ journey that he initiated on February 19, 2021, on the occasion of Narmada Jayanti, when he planted saplings of ‘Rudraksha’ and ‘Sal’ at Amarkantak and resolved to plant at least one sapling every day. Since taking that pledge, he has consistently upheld it with unwavering commitment and continuity, making daily tree plantation an integral part of his routine and public message on environmental responsibility.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Agriculture Minister Reviews Rabi Sowing, Price Situation and Scheme Implementation at Krishi Bhawan.
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today chaired a high-level review meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to assess the latest status of Rabi crop sowing and the price trends of key agricultural commodities. During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the current sowing status of various Rabi crops and examined the movement of prices of vegetables, pulses, oilseeds and other food grain items. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of Rabi sowing and noted that the price situation of agricultural commodities remains under close monitoring.
Source: pib.gov.in
No farmer to miss benefits: Agriculture minister.
State’s agriculture minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Wednesday said no farmer would be deprived of the benefits of agricultural schemes for not being registered under the Farmer Registry. 'We will not leave any farmer out of the ambit of the ‘Farmer Registry’ and no one will be deprived of the benefits of Union govt schemes. The department is completely taking care of farmers’ interests,' Yadav said during a press conference held here.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com