Piyush Goyal visits New Zealand Kiwifruit Orchard, discusses sustainability and productivity with Kiwi-Indian farmers
In a post on X, Goyal wrote, "A very productive visit to the Te Puke kiwifruit orchard in the Bay of Plenty, along with my counterpart, Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture, Trade, and Investment of New Zealand. Grateful to Kiwi-Indian farmers and growers for the warm welcome and insightful tour. We had an engaging discussion on the orchard's variety, quality, cultivation practices, and sustainability efforts. Also gained valuable insights into efforts to enhance productivity and quality."
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Setback to India’s efforts to get exclusive market rights for basmati rice in NZ, Kenya.
India’s attempts to obtain exclusive rights to market its basmati rice have received a jolt in New Zealand and Kenya. Basically, both cases are interpreted as setbacks for New Delhi in obtaining a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the long-grained aromatic rice. The New Zealand High Court dismissed an appeal by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) against the dismissal of its application for a certification trade mark or certification mark for India’s basmati rice. A copy of the ruling made on October 30 has been made available now.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Technology investments are driving new hope for Kashmir’s apples.
Indian apples have a distinct market rhythm right now, moving through overlapping fresh supplies from Kashmir and imported Northern Hemisphere fruit to Himachal apples, followed by Southern Hemisphere arrivals, explains Anuj P Chaurasia, Founder of Freshos Enterprise. The market first welcomes Kashmiri apples, priced between USD 0.5 and 0.8 per kg. The apples from Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir dominate the market starting from July-August through December, forming the early season supply. Imported Northern Hemisphere apples are predominantly from Iran, Turkey, Poland, Italy, and Afghanistan are also available during this period, particularly being sold in southern India.
Source: freshplaza.com
Govt allows 1.5 MT sugar exports for 2025-26, removes molasses duty.
The Centre has decided to allow export of 1.5 million tonne (MT) of sugar for the 2025-26 sugar season that started from October, according to Food Minister Pralhad Joshi. The Union Food Ministry has also decided to remove 50 per cent export duty on molasses, he said in a letter dated November 7 to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
'To advance agriculture, climate-resilient seeds must be developed and natural farming must be promoted': Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today addressed a large congregation of 20,000 farmers at the Global Vikas Trust (GVT) Krishikul, Sirsala in Beed district, Maharashtra. Before delivering his address at the main conference, Shri Chouhan held a face-to-face interaction with farmers, where they shared their experiences and discussed the positive changes brought about in their lives through the adoption of new agricultural innovations. Farmers apprised the Union Minister of their progress in silk farming, natural farming practices, and water conservation initiatives.
Source: pib.gov.in
High-powered panel grants in-principle approval to various projects under NABARD's RIDF.
A high-powered committee headed by the Kerala chief secretary has granted in-principle approval to infrastructure development projects worth Rs 1,441 crore in the state under tranche 31 of NABARD's Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), the Chief Minister's Office said on Saturday. The National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development's (NABARD) RIDF tranches are annual allocations of funds for rural infrastructure development in India.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Haryana govt encouraging farmers to cultivate horticultural crops.
The Haryana government is introducing new provisions to encourage farmers to cultivate horticultural crops. Under the initiative, farmers are being motivated to engage in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and spices, a spokesperson of the Horticulture Department said.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Codex prepares for major standards update, Executive Committee convenes in Rome.
The 89th Session of the Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC89) has commenced at FAO headquarters in Rome, signaling the start of preparations for the upcoming 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), scheduled for mid-November. The Executive Committee’s deliberations are critical for ensuring the global food standard-setting body remains efficient, science-driven, and capable of addressing modern challenges to the food system.
Source: fnbnews.com
Mangaluru to host ‘Kaju Centennial Summit 2025’ marking 100 years of cashew industry.
The Karnataka Cashew Manufacturers’ Association (KCMA) will celebrate 100 years of cashew processing in Mangaluru by organising a three-day event – ‘Kaju Centennial Summit 2025’ – in Mangaluru from November 14-16. Terming Mangaluru as the birthplace of India’s organised cashew industry, Kalbavi Prakash Rao, Convenor of ‘Kaju Centennial Summit 2025’, said the first organised cashew factory was established in Mangaluru in 1925 by the British company Peirce Leslie India Ltd.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
APEDA Sgr organises sensitisation, CBP on NPOP.
The Regional Office APEDA, Srinagar, organised a Sensitisation and Capacity Building Programme on the 8th Edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) at the Directorate of Agriculture, Lal Mandi, Srinagar. According to a statement issued here, the programme witnessed active participation from the Joint Director Agriculture , Madan Gopal singh, Joint Director Horticulture, Mr. Abdul Hamid Bhat, Divisional Seed Certification Officer, Syed Ishtiyaq Qadri, Regional Head, APEDA J&K, Sehreena Maqbool, representatives from SKUAST-Kashmir, as well as a large number of farmers, exporters, and startup founders.
Source: risingkashmir.com