India’s unloading of 20m tonnes of rice will plunge Thai prices, exporter warns.
The Thai Rice Exporters Association has warned that Thai rice prices are likely to plunge further next month after the Indian government moves to unload 20 million tonnes of rice from its stockpile. The scenario was predicted by Chukiart Opaswong, honorary president of the association.
Source: nationthailand.com
First consignment of Garhwali apples from Uttarakhand exported to Dubai.
In a landmark stride towards globalizing Uttarakhand's agricultural produce, the first trial consignment of 1.2 metric tons of Garhwali 'King Rot' apples was flagged off from Dehradun for Dubai on Thursday. The momentous dispatch was formally launched by Union Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
Source: newindianexpress.com
India negotiating FTAs with EU, US, Chile, Peru: Piyush Goyal.
India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with several countries, including the European Union, the US, Chile, and Peru, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. He said the world is looking at India, and several developed economies are negotiating FTAs with us.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
US: Ambassador Kwatra discusses economic cooperation with American lawmakers, stresses 'fair' trade ties.
Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra held productive and detailed discussions with American Congressmen Joe Courtney and Gabe Amo on economic cooperation, highlighting the need for 'fair, balanced and mutually beneficial trade ties.' The engagement comes amid ongoing tariff tensions over US President Donald Trump's imposition of additional tariffs on India due to New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
China shift not linked to US trade talks: Piyush Goyal at ET World Leaders Forum 2025.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal spoke with Deepshikha Sikarwar about tariffs and trade among other matters of the moment at the ET World Leaders Forum. I sleep very well. In fact, I think I sleep better than I used to earlier.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
GI tagged non-Basmati rice needs branding push.
Though India is home to more a than a lakh of paddy accessions, as per the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources in June 2025, only 31 rice varieties including Basmati are registered as Geographical Indications (GI). GI tag provides collective yet monopoly rights to farmers belonging to a specific region who have nurtured the cultivation of the paddy over a period of time.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Fortified Rice Scheme Extended to 2028 with Rs.17,082 Crore Government Backing.
The subject matter of the question administratively pertains to Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under Ministry Health and Family Welfare, Department of School Education and Literacy under Ministry of Education, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Source: pib.gov.in
Ghana to import one million metric tons of rice amid rising domestic production.
This comes despite an 18 percent increase in domestic milled rice production, which is expected to reach 900,000 metric tons this season, driven by improved weather conditions and increased farmer participation. The USDA report highlights that Ghana’s rice consumption is forecasted to rise to 1.8 million metric tons, up from 1.75 million, fueled by a growing population of over 34.6 million and shifting dietary preferences.
Source: millingmea.com
'Jammu and Kashmir field reports point to a moderate-to-good apple crop'.
According to Shah, there's been a shift in cultivation towards Gala varieties, among other options. 'Looking at dominant varieties, the Delicious group, consisting of Red, Royal, and improved strains, remains a large base in Kashmir. There is a rapid shift to early coloring, high-return cultivars, such as Gala strains, Red Velox, Jeromine, Super Chief, and Scarlet Spur on M9 rootstock. This shift has to do with an earlier harvest, better color uniformity, and higher pack-outs.'
Source: freshplaza.com
Goods exports to China rise 20% to $5.8 billion during April-July.
India's goods exports to China in the first four months of FY26 rose 20% year on year at $5.76 billion, or about Rs. 50,112 crore, with each month recording higher shipment than a year earlier, official data showed. India posted the highest exports at $1.63 billion in May, up from $1.32 billion in the corresponding month in 2024.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com