India-EU FTA talks intensify as EU negotiators arrive in New Delhi.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a meeting with European Union (EU) Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, to discuss the progress on India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations. In a social media post, the minister stated, 'Had a productive meeting with @MarosSefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and @CHansenEU, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. Discussed strengthening the India-EU trade & investment ties, advancing the FTA, and deepening cooperation across priority areas. Both sides are committed to balanced and mutually beneficial outcomes.'
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Eighth Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India & the Netherlands.
The eighth meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG), on Agriculture between India and the Netherlands was held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Priya Ranjan, joint secretary (Horticulture), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, and Guido Landheer, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, the Netherlands. Both sides exchanged views on the current priorities, challenges, and new initiatives in their respective agriculture sectors. Emphasising the significance of the JWG mechanism, both sides appreciated its role in deepening the longstanding cooperation in agriculture between the two countries.
Source: fnbnews.com
Philippines: Rice imports expected to resume by mid-Jan.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday that rice imports could resume in mid-January as prices stabilize following a four-month import ban. DA Spokesman Arnel V. de Mesa said the executive order extending the import ban until December has yet to be released but confirmed it will be issued soon.
Source: bworldonline.com
From innovation to action: Telangana launches horticulture vision 2035.
SriKonda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University Vice Chancellor, Dr Danda Rajireddy presented the State Horticulture Perspective Plan-2035 to Governor Vishnu Dev Varma on Saturday at the Governor’s office, where the Vice Chancellor also handed over the commemorative album of the university’s recently held fourth convocation. The State Horticulture Perspective Plan-2035, meticulously prepared by the university, outlines a forward-looking strategy to enhance horticultural productivity and farmer welfare across the state.
Source: thehansindia.com
'Banana production in India's Andhra Pradesh state is expected to double'.
Bananas from South India's Andhra Pradesh state are gaining recognition as a reliable and high-potential crop, says Nagireddy Nagarjuna Reddy, founder of fresh produce aggregator NMR Fruit Ventures. 'The recent cyclone in the State had no impact on banana cultivation in the Rayalaseema region, our main banana belt. This area is inland and unaffected by coastal weather disruptions that damaged other crops like paddy,' he explains.
Source: freshplaza.com
India–EU FTA Discussions Intensify as EU Negotiators Arrive in New Delhi.
A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) is in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025 for negotiations with Indian counterparts on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The engagements aim to resolve key outstanding issues and advance the agreement toward a balanced and equitable framework that benefits both sides.
Source: pib.gov.in
BIRC 2025 concludes with Rs 30,435-Cr MoUs.
The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking a significant boost for India’s agricultural exports and advancements in rice processing technology. Supported by the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, along with several government and industry bodies, the conference drew an impressive 10,854 visitors, including 1,083 international buyers and 154 exhibitors from across the country. Strengthening India’s trade partnerships, MoUs worth Rs 30,435crore were signed on the concluding day alone, underscoring growing global confidence in India’s rice sector.
Source: nuffoodsspectrum.in
Centre to hold awareness meet in Ongole on Rs 564-crore horticulture cluster development plan.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, is rolling out the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP) nationwide through the National Horticulture Board (NHB), aiming for holistic growth of horticultural crops across the value chain. An awareness session on the CDP will be held at the Joint Director of Horticulture (JDH) office in Ongole at 10 am on Tuesday.
Source: newindianexpress.com
India, Bahrain begin negotiations for ambitious trade deal.
India and Bahrain on Monday announced commencing negotiations for an ambitious trade deal and inching closer to seal an investment pact as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held extensive talks with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani to further broad-base overall ties. In their talks, the two ministers also agreed to develop a common understanding to commence negotiations for a double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA).
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
PM Modi to meet exporters; to discuss ways to increase India's competitiveness in global trade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet exporters or certain labour-intensive sectors on Monday to discuss measures to enhance the country's competitiveness in the global trade, according to exporters. Representatives from sectors including apparel, leather, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, engineering, and seafood will participate in the meeting, they said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com