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Dec 24, 2025 India, Canada to soon start talks for terms of reference for trade pact: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India and Canada are soon to start discussions on the Terms of Reference (ToR) to formally start negotiations for a free trade agreement. The two countries were earlier negotiating a trade pact but it was paused by Canada in 2023. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Dec 24, 2025 New Zealand's McClay bets on $20 bn India play as Delhi, Wellington seal FTA. As India concluded a free trade agreement with New Zealand on Monday, marking its third FTA of the year, the two countries sealed a commitment for New Zealand to promote investment into India with the aim of increasing private sector investment by $20 billion over 15 years. 'The Indian government has said they’ll be very open and make it easier for New Zealanders and their companies to invest in their economy over those 15 years,' New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay told Bloomberg Television on Tuesday. 'There are New Zealand companies that are active around the world but not in the Indian market yet that will have an opportunity to do this.' Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Dec 24, 2025 Hope to conclude trade talks with US 'sooner than later': Trade Secy Rajesh Agrawal. Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday said India is actively engaged in trade discussions with the US and hopes to conclude the talks 'sooner than later' in a manner that restores deeper market access for domestic exporters. 'We are also very deeply engaged with the US, which is your biggest market, (and) which is having the maximum tariff as of now,' he said at an event organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Dec 24, 2025 US wants to sell GM soya and corn to India, farmers wary. Mahesh Patel, a soya bean farmer in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, has been disappointed with the dismal produce in the just-concluded harvesting season. The 57-year-old, who has more than 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of fertile land, told Al Jazeera that the production of soya beans has suffered a major blow across the state due to excessive rain, which destroyed his standing crops. Source: aljazeera.com
Dec 24, 2025 Northeast India's exporters eye potential of Khasi oranges. Tripura's orange orchards are delivering good volumes right now, with the harvest window lasting until February-March, says Sukanta Paul of Sukanta Overseas, a fresh produce exporter in the region. 'Production has been stable thanks to favourable weather and better orchard management by local farmers. The cultivation spans across 8,000 to 9,000 hectares, mainly by smallholder growers, which is keeping supply steady for both domestic and cross-border shipments.' Source: freshplaza.com
Dec 24, 2025 'India could become a significant producer of avocados within the next decade'. Avocado cultivation in India is picking up fast and the sector is set to shift from scattered plantations to organized commercial production over the next 5-10 years, says Narendra Mohan from Bihar's Department of Agriculture. 'India is one of the fastest growing avocado markets globally, and the crop promises high returns of USD 6500 to 13000 per acre for farmers switching from traditional options.' Source: freshplaza.com
Dec 24, 2025 Indian blueberry market picking up momentum. During a recent trip to India, Global Plant Genetics Ltd observed first-hand how quickly interest in commercial blueberry production is developing. Although India remains a very small producer on the global stage, it is clear to GPG that the country's long-term potential is exceptional. With a population nearing 1.5 billion and a middle class of around 500 million people, India represents one of the world's largest untapped opportunities for blueberries. Source: freshplaza.com
Dec 24, 2025 India-New Zealand FTA puts spotlight on Kashmir apples. The conclusion of the long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and New Zealand has brought renewed focus on Kashmir, the country’s largest apple-producing region, with growers and policymakers weighing both the opportunities and challenges arising from the deal. Under the agreement, New Zealand will receive limited preferential access for apples to the Indian market through a tariff-rate quota, while India has retained safeguards such as minimum import prices and seasonal restrictions. Source: greaterkashmir.com
Dec 24, 2025 National Mission on natural farming to drive sustainable, low-cost agriculture across India. The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) was approved by the union cabinet on November 25, 2024 with the aim of promoting natural farming practices across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare informed Parliament. The mission is backed by a total financial outlay of Rs 2,481 crore, of which the central share is Rs 1,584 crore and the states’ share is Rs 897 crore up to the 15th finance commission period ending March 2026. Source: fnbnews.com
Dec 24, 2025 Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan participates in Farmers’ Conference at Nagaur, Rajasthan. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today transferred financial assistance under various schemes into the bank accounts of farmers during a massive Farmers’ Conference held at Merta City in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. On the occasion, Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Shri Avinash, Minister of State for Revenue Shri Vijay Singh, Chairman of the Farmers’ Commission Shri C. R. Chaudhary, Member of Parliament Ms. Mahima Kumari, and MLA Shri Laxman Ram Ji Kalaru were also present. Source: pib.gov.in
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