Mar 10, 2025 News Image India and Nicaragua are ready for deeper engagement: MoS Margherita on advancing trade, investment.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Sunday had a productive meeting with Laureano Ortega Murillo, Minister Advisor to the President of Nicaragua. The two discussed ways to strengthen India-Nicaragua cooperation in trade and investment, with both nations expressing their readiness for deeper engagement.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India rates hit lowest since June 2023, Vietnam sees demand pick up.
Rice export prices from India extended declines this week to their lowest level since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, while Vietnam rice saw increased demand. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $409-$415 per tonne, down from last week's $413-$420. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $390-$400 per ton this week.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India lifts export ban on broken rice.
The government has lifted the export ban on broken rice to promote its shipments. The ban was imposed in September 2022. 'Export policy of broken rice has been amended from prohibited to free with immediate effect,' the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has said in a notification.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Our govt works very closely with India to reduce trade barriers: Southwell
(ECTA) or the interim trade deal came into force over two years ago, John Southwell, Trade and Investment Commissioner at Australian Trade and Investment Commission, told Shreya Nandi in an interview in New Delhi.
 Source:  business-standard.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image USA: Agriculture Department Looks to Import Eggs as Prices Soar
As the price of eggs reaches record highs, the federal government is looking into importing more eggs from other countries and increasing funding for efforts to combat the spread of avian flu, the Agriculture Department said on Wednesday.
 Source:  nytimes.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Sikkim hosts Indian Orchid Festival 2025, highlights floriculture potential
The Indian Orchid Festival 2025 concluded today at ICAR-NRCO, celebrating the theme 'Orchids for Beauty and Prosperity'.
 Source:  indiatodayne.in
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Thailand seeks ties with India, Vietnam to support rice prices
Thailand is in talks with both countries to reduce competition, hoping to create a balance in rice prices in the global market and help farmers have stable income, Pichai Naripthaphan told parliament.
 Source:  asia.nikkei.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Trump Weighs Agriculture Carveouts to Canada, Mexico Tariffs
the latest move by the administration on Wednesday to offer relief to certain sectors from the sweeping new import taxes.
 Source:  bloomberg.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Scientists race to document Savanur betel leaf for GI tag
However, they face challenges due to insufficient historical records. Horticultural researchers are gathering necessary documentation to support their application. The cultivation of betel leaves in Savanur taluk covers 400 hectares, with its history traced to the 17th century during the Savanur Nawa's reign.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Expanding Trade Ties: Australian Food Showcase At Aahar 2025
the demand for premium Australian agrifood products in India is rapidly increasing. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) in partnership with the state governments of Queensland and New South Wales is bringing together 11 Australian brands to display their products at the Australian Pavilion located at Hall No.1, Stand No.1G-02A in Aahar 2025.
 Source:  passionateinmarketing.com