Dec 22, 2025 News Image Government Implements ATMA, STRY, SMAM and DAY-NRLM to Strengthen Farm Extension, Skill Development and Rural Livelihoods.
A Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Support to State Extension Programs for Extension Reforms' (ATMA) is being implemented in 734 districts of 28 states & 5 UTs for promoting decentralized and farmer-friendly extension system in the country since 2005-06. The objective of the Scheme is to support State Government’s efforts and to make available latest agricultural technologies and good agricultural practices in different thematic areas of agriculture and allied areasto farmers to modernize agriculture through different extension activities viz; Farmers Training, Skill Training of Rural Youth, Demonstrations, Exposure Visits, Kisan Mela, Mobilization of Farmers Groups and organizing Farm Schools etc.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Dec 22, 2025 News Image Fresh India Show 2026 dates announced.
Fresh India Show returns to Mumbai in 2026 with a stronger focus on India's dual role as both a sourcing hub and a fast‑growing market for imported fresh produce, says M. B. Naqvi, Chief Coordinator and CEO of the event. 'The 8th edition of Fresh India Show, or FIS 2026, will be held on 29–30 May 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Center in Mumbai. This edition will emphasize India's export readiness and sustainable growth in fresh produce and cold‑chain infrastructure, while connecting stakeholders across production, post‑harvest, trade, retail, and technology.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Dec 22, 2025 News Image Rising global fries demand drives investment across the potato value chain.
Three years ago, Agristo decided to double production at one of its Belgian sites. They are adding a new French fry production line, with room for further expansion, says Michaël Godaert, the company's Civil Engineering Project Manager. Agristo is also building facilities in France, the US, and India. 'We produce continuously per customer request,' he says.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Dec 22, 2025 News Image French apple season in India backed by 1.485 million ton crop.
The Interprofessional Association for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, known as Interfel, is promoting the new French apple season in India as part of a broader European fruit and vegetable outreach programme. French apples are being presented to the Indian market following a 2025 harvest that shows stable production levels. French apple output for 2025 is estimated at 1.485 million tonnes, representing a 4% increase compared with 2024 and a level 3% above the three-year average. Production stability has been maintained despite weather-related challenges affecting several other apple-producing regions globally.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Dec 22, 2025 News Image India–Oman CEPA opens zero-duty access for fruit and vegetables.
India and Oman have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that provides duty-free access for selected Indian fruit and vegetable products entering the Omani market. The agreement was signed in Muscat and applies to a range of agricultural and processed food items, with the scope here limited to fruit and vegetables.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Dec 22, 2025 News Image India Engaged In FTA Negotiations With EU, US, Australia, Chile, Peru And Other Nations: Centre.
India is actively engaged in multiple Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations aimed at expanding market access, strengthening exports, and safeguarding domestic industries, the government has informed the Parliament. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Friday (19 December), Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal outlined the status of key trade negotiations currently underway.
 Source:  swarajyamag.com
Dec 22, 2025 News Image India says no case of rice dumping in the US, cites high basmati prices.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Monday said that India mainly exports expensive basmati rice to the US, and there is no case for dumping of the commodity in the American market. He said that already, a 50 per cent tariff is there on Indian rice.
 Source:  firstpost.com
Dec 22, 2025 News Image India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report.
India and New Zealand should aim to double their bilateral trade in the next five years, accordint to think tank GTRI. The organization recommends reducing import duties and strengthening partnerships in agriculture, while also calling for more direct flights and easier visa rules.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Dec 22, 2025 News Image Karnataka's GI-tagged lemon exported to Oman.
Karnataka’s pride, a GI-tagged lemon produced largely in Vijayapura district, is set to enter the Oman market with the first shipment sent for the Gulf nation. The shipment of three metric tonnes of the citrus fruit known for its thin rind and high juice content was exported to Muscat, days after India and Oman entered into a free trade agreement.
 Source:  deccanherald.com
Dec 22, 2025 News Image PACS, dairy, fisheries and multipurpose cooperatives strengthened in Odisha.
A major expansion of cooperative societies across Odisha is underway as part of the nationwide effort to deepen the cooperative movement and strengthen grassroots reach in rural India. The drive has seen a sharp increase in Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy and fisheries cooperative societies registered across the State, reflecting broad participation in the Government’s comprehensive cooperative strengthening strategy.
 Source:  fnbnews.com