Exporters encouraged to trade new rice varieties.
Aimed at promoting export opportunities for non-basmati rice varieties, Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute (ADAC&RI) here on Wednesday conducted a workshop for farmers, entrepreneurs, and exporters. Participants visited the sample paddy fields where the advantages of cultivating TRY3 and TRY5 rice varieties were explained.
Source: timesofindia.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
India mulling imposition of Customs duty on masur as imported produce sells cheaper.
The Indian government is actively considering ending the duty-free import of masur (lentil) even before March 31, which is the deadline of the sop provided to importers to bolster domestic stock. The notification on the duty is likely to be issued next week after an inter-ministerial panel approves the proposal, sources said. However, it is not immediately known if import duty will be levied on chana (gram).
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India: Growing success through strawberries.
In the heart of Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, Baiju Hembrom, a young farmer from Churugoda village in Maudasholi Panchayat, has transformed his life and livelihood by embracing modern horticulture. Moving beyond traditional farming, Baiju's journey into organic and high-value crop cultivation has not only increased his earnings but has also turned him into an inspiration for fellow farmers in the region.
Source: hortidaily.com
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
Anantapur to become Fruit Bowl of India.
The Andhra Pradesh government will provide policy sup-port to make Anantapur district the country’s horticulture hub with 25 per cent of the State’s GVA by 2027, said Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav at Anantapur on Wednesday. Inaugurating the first Anantapur Horticulture Conclave, Keshav said that the district had exported more than one lakh tonnes of bananas recently to Iran through Container Corporation of India train rakes.
Source: thehansindia.com
UK trade commissioner bates for greater cooperation with India.
While India played against England at the VCA grounds, around 10km away, the UK's trade commissioner for South Asia, Harjinder Kang, advocated enhanced cooperation between the two countries as he addressed businessmen at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur on Thursday afternoon. He was hosted by Nagpur First, a voluntary organisation that works on promoting investments in the region.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Rabi crop sowing exceeds 661.03 lakh hectares.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under Rabi crops as on 4th February 2025.
Source: pib.gov.in
Cargo Volume handled by Indian Ports.
The cargo volumes handled by Indian Ports in FY 2024 and trend over the last three years.
Source: pib.gov.in
Projects under agriculture infrastructure fund.
With an objective to address the existing gaps in post-harvest management infrastructure in the country, the flagship scheme of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) was launched in 2020-21 to strengthen the infrastructure in the country through creation of farm gate storage and logistics infrastructure to enable farmers to store and preserve their farm produce properly and sell them in the market at better price with reduced post-harvest losses and lesser number of intermediaries.
Source: pib.gov.in