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Nov 21, 2025 Govt to import 6.5 lakh tonnes rice, wheat Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed who presided over the meeting at secretariat also chaired a meeting of the government purchase at the same place to approve import of 50,000 tonnes of non-Basmati rice. The rice will be supplied by Aditya Birla Global Trading Pte Ltd of Singapore that quoted $354.19 for per tonne in the international tender of the Ministry of Food. The overall cost of the rice has been estimated at Tk 216.90 crore. Earlier, the advisory council committee on economic affairs also approved another proposal from the ministry of food to import 3 lakh tonnes of wheat under the government to government negotiation. The wheat is likely to be imported from the United States under the memorandum of understanding signed in July between director general of the Food Department and the US Wheat Association on import of 7 lakh tonnes of wheat annually for the next five years. The director general of the Food Department has already ordered for around 4.4 lakh tonnes wheat from the US, of which 178,636 tonnes have already reached country in three consignments. The finance adviser noted that the present government was determined to strengthen the government food buffer. He also noted that the government food stock had been always suitable for the market monitoring. One of the major responsibilities of food ministry is procurement, storage and movement of food-grains, such as paddy, rice, wheat and maize to maintain an adequate public food grain stock for national food security as well as for distribution through Public Food Distribution System as price incentive for domestic production and price support for consumers. Source: https://www.newagebd.net/
Nov 21, 2025 Fruit Production In Jammu Region: Blossoming Opportunities Amidst Challenges The Jammu division forms the sub-tropical counterpart to Kashmir’s famed apple belt. The districts like Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Reasi, and Rajouri are predominantly suited for mango, citrus (kinnow and mandarin), guava, litchi, ber, and aonla. In the mid-altitude zones often referred to as the “intermediate belt” farmers cultivate kiwi, olive, anardana, peaches, plums, apricots and pears, while higher elevations in Doda, Poonch, and Reasi support limited but promising temperate fruit plantations such as apple and walnut. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Horticulture, the Union Territory’s total horticultural area has risen from about 3.35 lakh hectares in 2020-21 to around 3.45 lakh hectares in 2023-24, with fruit production increasing from 22.3 lakh metric tonnes to over 26 lakh metric tonnes. The sub-tropical fruit economy of the Jammu region is largely driven by the cultivation of fruits such as mango, citrus (sweet orange, mandarin/kinnow, lime, lemon), guava, litchi, ber, aonla, grapes, and strawberry. As apples continue to dominate the UT’s overall statistics, the sub-tropical fruit economy of Jammu has been steadily gaining ground. Source: https://statetimes.in/
Nov 21, 2025 Fresh Gala apples from Iran and Afghanistan begin to taper in India "Availability of Afghan and Iranian apples is good despite some changes; Afghan apples are now coming through Iranian sea ports like Chabahar and Bandar Abbas as overland trade routes between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India continue to stay closed, but supply remains uninterrupted."Al Fatah Impex sources apples mainly from Turkey, Afghanistan, and Iran, and also operates an apple farm in Istanbul, producing around 450 tonnes annually. Sabah adds that their imports mainly focus on popular varieties like Gala and Red Delicious: "This season, we noted a 40% decline in Turkish Red apple imports and expect similar possibilities in 2026." Source: https://www.freshplaza.com/
Nov 21, 2025 Taliban Minister Visits Food Expo in India to Boost Afghan Trade Ties According to official sources, Azizi reviewed the activities and achievements of Afghan firms and was briefed on their challenges. Afghan traders, while voicing satisfaction with trade relations with India, raised concerns over issues in banking, customs, and regulatory sectors. Azizi promised to raise these concerns with Indian officials and said he would follow up to address the problems facing Afghan traders. He also held a separate meeting with officials from the India Trade Promotion Organisation, which organized the exhibition. During the meeting, both sides discussed holding joint exhibitions in New Delhi and Kabul, streamlining the visa process for Afghan traders, creating special zones for Afghan companies at trade fairs, and exploring ways to deepen commercial cooperation. Source: https://atlaspress.news/
Nov 21, 2025 Record foodgrain output breaks all previous highs, adding new chapters of success to India’s agriculture sector Final estimates of crop production for 2024-25 released by the Ministry of Agriculture states nearly 8% record growth in total food grain output Food grain production rises to 357.73 million tonnes in 2024-25, up from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023-24 Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses gratitude to farmers for achieving record production Government's oilseed mission delivers promising results – Oilseed output touches nearly 43 million tonnes, an increase of more than 8% over 39.67 million tonnes in 2023-24Historic growth of over 106 million tonnes in total food grain output achieved over the last 10 years Record food grain output of 357.73 million tonnes last year, compared to 251.54 million tonnes in 2015-16“MSP procurement assurance for pulses benefitting large numbers of farmers” – Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/
Nov 21, 2025 KAU–APEDA workshop stresses blockchain, AI tools for safer, traceable food supply chains A. Manickavasagan, University of Guelph, Canada, who inaugurated the workshop, highlighted emerging technologies such as blockchain-based monitoring, real-time data capture and AI-driven verification. He stressed that traceability is now essential for accessing markets that prioritise safety, sustainability and provenance.Mani Chellappan, Dean, College of Agriculture, noted that digital traceability empowers farmers by improving market access, enabling premium pricing and integrating them more effectively into global value chains. Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
Nov 21, 2025 US tariff rollbacks open door for India in agricultural trade While the macroeconomic impact on the US is modest — shaving just 4 basis points off inflation in 2026 — the move could reshape trade dynamics for emerging markets in Asia. The rollback primarily targets food products such as beef, coffee, bananas and nuts, previously subject to tariffs as high as 50 per cent. These exemptions come amid growing political pressure to curb grocery inflation ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections. Consumer sentiment in the US remains highly sensitive to food prices, particularly among low-income households. Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
Nov 21, 2025 India & Israel have decided to enter into negotiations for FTA: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal calls it 'historic' India and Israel on Thursday signed the Terms of Reference for negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement as the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal announced that the two countries have decided to enter into negotiations for FTA. He underlined that the two nations have "unlimited possibilities and potential" to expand economic engagement. Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com
Nov 21, 2025 Indian exports to continue strong show in H2 FY26: Commerce Ministry India is poised for a strong export performance in the remainder of FY26 with the momentum of the first half of the fiscal and continued policy support for exporters, the commerce and industry ministry said Thursday.India's first half performance "stands out amid global headwinds" with the highest-ever quarterly exports in both the first and second quarter of FY26. "India recorded its highest-ever quarterly exports in both the first and second quarter of FY26, culminating in the highest-ever export performance for the first half of any financial year," the ministry said. Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Nov 21, 2025 Tripura Agriculture Minister Showcases State’s Organic Excellence at MENOPE 2025 in Dubai In his social media post, Shri Nath expressed immense pride in showcasing Tripura’s rich organic heritage, highlighting the international attention the state’s organic products received at the expo. He stated that Tripura’s world-renowned GI-tagged Queen Pineapple, along with the state’s premium aromatic rice varieties, Bird’s Eye Chili, Gandharaj Lemon, sesame, and millets, attracted remarkable appreciation from buyers across GCC countries, Europe, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The Minister emphasized that the platform provided a powerful opportunity to present the achievements of the Tripura Organic Mission. He highlighted that Tripura now has 26,400 hectares of certified organic farmland supported by more than 26,800 dedicated organic farmers, reflecting the state’s strong growth and commitment to sustainable agriculture. Source: https://tripurainfo.com/
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