India signs trade cooperation pact with Zambia to boost cooperative exports.
India has signed an agreement with Zambia to promote trade alliances between cooperatives of both nations, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday. The cooperation ministry is working to strengthen India's cooperative export ecosystem through Indian missions abroad, Shah said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Milk Obtained From Cow And Buffaloes.
As per the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, the country's total milk production is 239.30 million tonnes. The percentage of total milk production contributed by cows and buffaloes is 53.12% and 43.62%, respectively.
Source: pib.gov.in
Commercialisation of CoEs for fruits & vegetables.
The Union Government, under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), provides support for setting up of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for fruits and vegetables in collaboration with various stakeholders including bilateral partners. The Centres of Excellence in horticulture are established with the aim of serving as hubs for demonstration, training, and dissemination of the latest technologies in horticultural production by promoting capacity building, production and supply of planting material to potential farmers and adoption of new technologies in horticulture sector.
Source: fnbnews.com
Government of Ghana signs MoU with India.
Government of the Republic of Ghana has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Posspole Pvt. Ltd., to accelerate agricultural modernisation, rural infrastructure development, and electronics manufacturing in West Africa. The agreement was signed between Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, minister and presidential advisor for Agriculture and Agribusiness, Republic of Ghana, representing the Government of Ghana, and Kiran Rudrappa, CEO of Posspole Pvt. Ltd., during the minister’s visit to the company’s facilities in India.
Source: fnbnews.com
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: Huge Push To India’s Agri Infra.
In the heart of Kidigam in Gajapati District of Odisha, the 'Sri Maa Majji Gouri' Cashew Industry stands as a powerful visionary entrepreneurship. Established in 2022, this enterprise was born out of a bold vision—to create a primary cashew processing unit that would generate local employment and provide market stability to farmers. With a total project cost of Rs. 57 lakh, the promoters secured a loan of Rs. 42.75 lakh from UCO Bank at a highly subsidised interest rate of 5.5% per annum, made possible through the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF).
Source: ddnews.gov.in
Ministry of Food Processing Industries organises roundtable with heads of Foreign Missions in India.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries organised Ambassadors’ Meet at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, to discuss overseas participation in the World Food India (WFI) 2025. The fourth edition of 'World Food India’ is being organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, from September 25 to 28, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will showcase Indian Food Processing Sector, with collaborations and investments from global Stakeholders.
Source: fnbnews.com
With 90% of normal area covered, India’s kharif crops sowing up 4% year-on-year.
Helped by continuous surplus rains in most parts of the country after mid-June, farmers have covered over 90 per cent of the normal area of about 1,097 lakh hectares (lh) so far in the ongoing kharif season, the Agriculture Ministry said. Experts are hoping for a normal yield, despite some reports of crop damage in some States. However, if there is excess rain during pre-harvest period in September, standing crops may face the risk of disease.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
UK-India trade deal retains tariffs on poultry and eggs.
India has lower animal welfare standards than in the UK, allowing barren battery cages for laying hens – a farming practice that has been banned in the UK since 20212. But the deal includes the Indian government halving tariff reductions on whisky and gin – from 150% to 75% – before reducing them further to 40% by year 10. It also covers tariffs on salmon, chocolate, biscuits, and lamb.
Source: poultryworld.net
Indian banks increase scrutiny of exporters after 50% US tariffs.
The exporters are facing heavy challenges after the recent imposition of heavy tariffs from the President of the United States Donald Trump. Several banks from India have now increased scrutiny over the new loan applications given by the exporters. As per the reports, the banks have begun asking exporters how much they are exposed to the American market. They have also been asked to present their contingency plans going forward to battle the heavy import duties introduced by Trump.
Source: theindianeye.com
MoFPI disburses Rs 5,620 crore under flagship food processing schemes to strengthen rural economy.
In order to incentivise setting up/expansion of Food Processing infrastructure, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), is implementing two Central Sector Schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). Further, a Centrally sponsored scheme namely PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme is also being implemented by MoFPI.
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