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May 20, 2025 News Image Experts Urge GI Tagging and Blockchain Tracking to Protect Authentic Goan Cashew Brands.
At a technical session held during the two-day Cashew Fest organized by the Goa Forest Development Corporation, officials and industry experts highlighted the growing problem of counterfeit cashew products being falsely marketed as authentic Goan cashew nuts. The session called for urgent measures to protect the integrity of the local cashew industry.
 Source:  heraldgoa.in
May 20, 2025 News Image Bihar Showcases Global Agri-Food Potential at International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries in partnership with Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), and Government of Bihar, is organizing International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Patna, Bihar on 19th & 20th May 2025. The event aims to bring together key stakeholders from the food and allied sectors to promote trade, strengthen exports, and unlock Bihar’s agri-food potential.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 20, 2025 News Image Pulses import value drops 23.5% to $314 million during April on fall in purchase of yellow peas, lentils.
After a record imports last fiscal, India’s overseas purchase of pulses are likely to slow down in the current year. In April 2025, the import value of pulses declined by 23.5 per cent on sharp fall in imports of yellow peas and lentils over the corresponding period last year. As per the Commerce Ministry’s quick estimates, the pulses imports in value terms declined to $314.4 million during April, over same period last year’s $411 million.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 20, 2025 News Image Indian agriculture sector growth estimated at 3-3.5% in FY26, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that India’s agricultural sector is projected to achieve a growth rate of 3-3.5 per cent in the 2025-26 financial year, building on the record crop production of 2024-25. Speaking at a press conference, Chouhan highlighted the significance of this growth, stating, 'Globally, an agricultural growth rate of 1.5-2 per cent is considered good. India is consistently achieving at least 3 per cent to 3.5 per cent growth.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 20, 2025 News Image India’s decision to restrict Bangladesh exports shaped by Dhaka’s recent approach on Northeast.
India’s decision to place restrictions on Bangladeshi products being exported to North-East India was shaped by several comments made by the interim regime including by Chief Adviser Md Yunus that it can choke the prosperity of NE states by denying them access to the Bay of Bengal. Members associated with the regime gave repeated threats including after Pahalgam attacks that Dhaka could even contemplate to annex the NE states.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 20, 2025 News Image Bangladesh will discuss with India to resolve trade problems, says Muhammad Yunus's Adviser.
After India placed curbs on Bangladeshi exports via land ports, the interim government in the country says it wants to resolve all trade problems with India. An Adviser to the Interim government of Bangladesh led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, said that Bangaldesh wants to discuss all issues with India.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 20, 2025 News Image India's foodgrain production rises by 106 lakh tonnes in FY25, hits 1,663.91 lakh tonnes: Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan.
India's total foodgrain production in the financial year 2024-25 increased by over 106 lakh tonnes, reaching 1,663.91 lakh tonnes, up from the previous year's output, said Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday. 'In 2023-24, total foodgrain production was around 15,57.6 lakh tonne. I am glad to tell you that in 2024-25, it has become 16,63.91 lakh tonne,' Chouhan said addressing a press conference in the national capital.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 19, 2025 News Image Andhra Pradesh aims to produce two lakh tonnes of export quality mangoes in two years.
The horticulture department in Andhra Pradesh is working to increase the volume of mango exports to various countries, including the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and the USA. To achieve this goal, the department plans to train farmers in three regions of the state to produce at least two lakh tonnes ofexport quality mangoes in the next two years.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 19, 2025 News Image India climbs the Great Wall to emerge as world’s top rice producer.
This is another new normal from India. It has emerged as the world’s largest producer of rice, with its output in the 2024-25 season to June estimated at over 149 million tonnes (mt). India has been able to achieve this, thanks to the efforts of agricultural scientists and some States’ continued incentives for the paddy crop.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 19, 2025 News Image Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches e-Rupi system, agricultural policies.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'e-Rupi' system, a digital payment initiative for farmers, alongside four agricultural policies aimed at boosting the state's agricultural sector. The e-Rupi system will provide farmers with direct subsidy payments via e-vouchers for purchasing essential supplies.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com