Wheat harvest in full swing in North India.
The harvesting of wheat is going on in full swing across North India. Here, farmers are seen working through long hours in peak harvest season, collecting wheat produce in a village near Ghaziabad. According to Reuters, the country’s wheat harvest is expected to rise this year from a year earlier but fall short of initial estimates after unseasonal rains and hailstorms hit the maturing crop.
Source: downtoearth.org.in
APEDA highlights EU’s stricter import controls on Indian food shipments.
India’s agricultural export sector is entering a more stringent regulatory phase as the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority flagged revised European Union measures that increase inspection frequency and compliance requirements for a range of food products originating from India. The updated framework follows the European Commission’s latest revision under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, amended through Regulation (EU) 2026/194 after its 13th bi-annual review. The move reflects heightened concerns over food safety risks, particularly pesticide residues and aflatoxins, as indicated by repeated alerts under the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed.
Source: agrospectrumindia.com
Edible oil imports in March rise 12% to 11.73 lakh tonne: SEA.
India's edible oils imports rose 12 per cent annually to 11.73 lakh tonne in March on higher shipments of crude palm oil, and the imports may be subdued in coming months due to firm global prices and high freight cost amid the West Asia conflict, according to industry body SEA. In a statement on Monday, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said imports of edible oils increased to 11,73,168 tonne in March from 10,45,281 tonne in the year-ago period.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Oman discuss ways to boost trade, investments.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday held talks with his Omanese counterpart Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al Jabri on ways to promote bilateral trade and investment. In the last few days, Goyal has held discussions with the trade ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Govt extends validity of $1400 per tonne MEP on honey exports till Dec 31.
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification said the validity of existing MEP of $1400 per tonne on export of natural honey is extended till December 31, 2026. Earlier in January, the Government had extended the MEP till March 31.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari to join 3-day agri event at Shivraj’s home turf, inaugurated today.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated a three-day national level exhibition and conference - Unnat Krishi Mela -- at Raisen, under Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh. Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to join Monday, the concluding day of the event.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Unnat Krishi Mahotsav concludes on a high note in Raisen; focus on agricultural transformation.
The national-level agricultural fair 'Unnat Krishi Mahotsav' concluded in Raisen with great enthusiasm, innovation, and the participation of thousands of farmers. The closing ceremony was marked by the presence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. While Nitin Gadkari presented a broad vision for road development, modern agricultural technologies, water conservation, alternative energy, and rural prosperity, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterated his firm commitment to implementing the 'seed-to-market' agricultural roadmap at the ground level.
Source: pib.gov.in
Progress of Area Coverage under Summer Crops as on 10.04.2026.
Progress of Area Coverage under Summer Crops as on 10.04.2026.
Source: pib.gov.in
Food safety, traceability & compliance in 2026.
Food safety, traceability and compliance are one of those significant giants that need to be in your court when you are running a food industry. Every possible food operation should revolve around them to get a 'safe' food product. Year 2025 was all about trending 'fake paneer' articles, where everybody was behind its authenticity. Social media influencers and even the basic consumers checked its authenticity with iodine tincture and to a no surprise high profile brands like McDonald’s were failing in the test. As the calendar turns 2026, an outrage of non-compliance of microbial food standards in milk samples were all over the press.
Source: fnbnews.com
India's non-basmati rice exports face delays amid heavy anchorage build-up.
India's non-basmati rice export logistics currently reflect a heavily backloaded vessel pipeline, with the majority of shipments still awaiting movement. Out of a total of 536,352 tonnes (t) tracked across key ports, an overwhelming 90% of the cargo remains at anchorage, indicating congestion and delayed dispatches. Only about 1.8% of the cargo has been shipped so far, highlighting slower vessel turnaround and possible logistical or market-driven constraints.
Source: bigmint.co