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India: Rose exports from Maval, Pune surge, boosting growers' income.
The Pawana Phool Utpadak Sangh (Pawana Flower Producers' Association) cultivates roses on 450 to 500 hectares of land. The high quality of the roses has led to strong demand. Prices have increased from Rs. 16–18 per stem last year to Rs.20 per stem this year. In local flower markets, prices range from Rs.25–30 per stem, leaving farmers satisfied.
Source: floraldaily.com
'Indian grape exports shift to the Middle East as European shipments await required Brix levels'.
Key grape regions like Nashik grappled with unseasonal rains that slashed vineyard registrations by 28% and cut yields dramatically, from 35 to 40 bunches per plant last year to just 15 to 20 this season, Shubham shares. 'Only 30 to 40% of vineyards now meet export grade, driving prices up 20 to 25% from last season. This scarcity hits Europe the hardest right now despite strong baseline demand. Europe normally absorbs 60% of Indian grape volumes exported,' he explains.
Source: freshplaza.com
Mango Yield in Andhra Pradesh Expected to Be Fruitful This Year.
Mango yield this season is expected to be fruitful in Andhra Pradesh, as per the preliminary assessment made by horticulturists based on flowering of the crop. Mangoes are grown to a large extent in Chittoor district, spread over 55,700 hectares, followed by Vizianagararam 35,000 hectares and Eluru 16,000 hectares. On an average, each hectare yields 10–12 tonnes. Mangoes are grown to a large extent in Chittoor district, spread over 55,700 hectares, followed by Vizianagararam 35,000 hectares and Eluru 16,000 hectares. On an average, each hectare yields 10–12 tonnes.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
Government strengthens food safety & quality assurance.
The Government of India is significantly enhancing the country’s food safety and quality assurance ecosystem by strengthening modern food testing facilities as part of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Infrastructure (FSQAI) component under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), the Ministry of Food Processing Industries announced.
Source: fnbnews.com
Government boosts food processing ecosystem with incentive support for millets, makhana and indigenous superfoods.
The Government of India is strengthening the country’s food processing infrastructure by incentivizing the expansion and setting up of processing units across key segments, including millets and indigenous superfoods such as makhana (fox nut), according to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
Source: fnbnews.com
Nationwide pulses revolution launched from Amlaha to make India self-reliant in pulses.
The Government of India recently launched a nationwide 'Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission' from the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP) in Amlaha, Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh. The event was chaired by Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, bringing together Union and state agriculture ministers, scientists, progressive farmers, farmer producer organisations, seed companies, and pulse mill representatives to chart a new roadmap for pulses self-reliance in India.
Source: fnbnews.com
Horticulture Sector Expanding In Kashmir But Farmers Rue Govt Support.
Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector is recording a steady expansion over the past years, with increase in cultivated area with high density plantation, crop production, but farmers say the government support has not kept pace with the growth given challenges of climate change risks and infrastructure gaps.
Source: etvbharat.com
APEDA to promote Indian cashew, push value-added exports through FTAs.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), is actively promoting the brand ‘Indian Cashew’ at major international trade fairs, with a renewed focus on value-added exports.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India Designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, Germany.
India has been designated as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products, scheduled to be held from 10th to 13th February 2026 at Nuremberg, Germany.
Source: pib.gov.in
India’s Ease of Doing Business Performance Strengthened; World Bank B-READY Assessment Scheduled in 2026.
In the last 5 years, India have improved by 79 ranks in EoDB rankings published by World Bank Group as Doing Business Report. As per the latest DBR ranking published in 2019, India ranked at 63.
Source: pib.gov.in