Promotion of Organic Farming.
Government is promoting organic farming through the schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) in all the States/UTs (except North Eastern States). For North Eastern States, the Government is implementing Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) scheme. Both the schemes stress on end-to-end support to farmers engaged in organic farming i.e. from production to processing, certification & marketing and post-harvest management training and capacity building.
Source: pib.gov.in
PM Modi to meet Trump with planned tariff concessions.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing additional tariff cuts ahead of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump that could boost American exports to India and avoid a potential trade war, government officials said. Modi's trip to the U.S. on Wednesday and Thursday comes as Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries, a move aimed at reshaping global trade relationships in favour of the United States.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Former Malta PM, ex-Israel minister bat for stronger trade ties with India.
Former prime minister of Malta Joseph Muscat and former foreign minister of Israel Eliezer Sandberg on Saturday pitched for stronger trade ties with India, citing technology and pharmaceuticals as major possible areas of collaboration. Both leaders expressed their views during a function held to mark the foundation day of a school here.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Asia Rice: Fresh supplies push India rates to 19-month low; Vietnam prices tumble.
Indian rice export prices dropped to an over 19-month low this week, weighed down by rising supplies from the new season crop and a plummeting rupee, while Vietnam's rates slid to their lowest level since early September 2022. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $418 to $428 per metric ton this week, down from last week's $429 to $435. Indian 5% broken white rice was quoted at $395 to $405 this week.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India now exports fruits and vegetables to 123 countries.
Thanks to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’s (APEDA) support schemes, India’s exports of fruits and vegetables have increased by 47.3 per cent in volume and 41.5 per cent in value terms over the last five years, beginning FY20. India also expanded the reach of its exports of fruits and vegetables to cover 123 countries. Fresh fruits and vegetables from India entered 17 new markets, including Brazil, Georgia, Papua New Guinea, Czech Republic, Uganda, Ghana etc, in the last three years.
Source: domain-b.com
Global nuts and dry fruits trade show in Mumbai from Feb 12.
Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFCI) will conduct second edition of ‘MEWA India 2025’, a B2B exhibition dedicated to the global nuts and dried fruits industry, in Mumbai from February 12-14. A media statement said the event will host over 300 exhibitors and is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants from over 25 countries, providing a unique platform for industry professionals to showcase products and services.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
The roadshow hosted by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region aims to attract investment for the development of North East India.
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow in Chennai on Wednesday. The roadshow evoked strong interest from potential investors who are eager to explore opportunities in the North Eastern States. The event was attended by the Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region & Ministry of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, alongwith Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar, Hon'ble Minister of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Mizoram, senior officials from MDoNER, North Eastern Council and North Eastern States.
Source: pib.gov.in
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis, emphasises on increasing trade.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held bilateral talks with his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis in New Delhi and emphasised on increasing trade, investment and connectivity between both countries. Welcoming the Greek delegation headed by Gerapetritis, Jaishankar highlighted India's growing relationship with Greece, noting frequent Prime Ministeterial visits exchanged between both countries.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Government pegs higher production of onion, tomato and potato for 2024-25 in first estimate.
India's onion production is expected to rise by 19 per cent to 288.77 lakh tonne in the ongoing crop year ending June 2025, according to the agriculture ministry's latest estimate. Production of onion stood at 242.67 lakh tonne in the previous year. The crop year runs from July to June.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
UAE and India in talks to expand annual trade beyond $100bn.
The UAE and India plan to extend their 10-year trade deal to eight new sectors to expand their annual bilateral trade beyond $100 billion, a senior Indian business council official has said. These sectors include artificial intelligence, financial services, digital technologies and logistics.
Source: agbi.com