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Mar 25, 2025 News Image PM Modi govt's higher MSP spend on pulses driving up production, exports.
The focus of the Narendra Modi-led Central government is on increasing productivity of pulses, cereals and vegetables to produce more food for improving the nutritional level of the population as well nurturing India's ambition to become the food basket of the world, according to a senior Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare official. According to figures compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, pulse exports registered more growth than imports with higher MSP being given to farmers during the NDA government as compared to the erstwhile UPA government’s tenure.
 Source:  indiatribune.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image California almond exports to India soar 21% to reach record 400 million pounds, says senior ABC official.
India has played a vital role in the impressive growth of California almonds, with 85% of almonds consumed in the country coming from California. Emily Fleischmann, Vice President of Global Market Development at the Almond Board of California (ABC), highlighted India’s contribution to the success of California almonds. India is the largest export market for California almonds, and in the 2023-24 crop year, shipments to India exceeded 400 million pounds, marking a 21% growth compared to the previous year.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image Talks to start on Wednesday to clinch first part of US trade deal by Sept-Oct.
Indian and the United States officials will get down to finalising the contours of the proposed bilateral trade agreement, starting Wednesday, along with the terms of reference and schedule of what is expected to be a two-stage pact. A team led by assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajesh Agarwal, additional secretary in the commerce department, with the idea to clinch the first tranche of the deal by Sept-Oct. While it is still early days, the first tranche is expected to focus on tariff reduction by both sides as US President Donald Trump mounts pressure on slashing tariffs on high-end cars and EVs as well as whiskey and farm products.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image Chilean President Gabriel Boric To Visit India To Boost Trade And Investment Ties.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font is set to embark on a historic visit to India from March 30 to April 6, marking the first visit by a Chilean head of state in 16 years. The visit is aimed at deepening political and economic relations, with a strong focus on trade diversification, investment collaboration, and technological partnerships with the world’s fifth-largest economy, according to an official press release from the Chilean government.
 Source:  newsx.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image Indian, US officials to hold discussions to expand bilateral trade ties: Commerce min.
Indian and US officials will hold discussions this week to expand and deepen bilateral trade ties in a mutually beneficial manner and enhance supply chain integration, the commerce ministry said on Monday. To discuss trade-related issues with India, Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, along with a team of US government officials, will be visiting India from March 25-29.
 Source:  livemint.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image APEDA Facilitates Export of GI-Tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has successfully exported the first consignment of GI-Tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands. This significant achievement underscores India’s growing prominence in the global organic agricultural market and highlights the increasing international demand for premium products from the North Eastern region.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Mar 25, 2025 News Image Government begins mustard procurement in Haryana, Assam.
The Government has began procurement of mustard for the ongoing rabi marketing season in states such as Haryana and Assam. According to NAFED, the cumulative purchases made till March 20 from states of Haryana and Assam stood at over 864 tonnes.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image IISR enters sweetener market with spice-flavoured jaggery cubes.
In its efforts to offer a convenient alternative to conventional sugar, Indian Institute of Spices Research has introduced spice-flavoured jaggery cubes. Developed by the institute’s Post-Harvest Technology laboratory, the new product brings together the traditional sweetness of jaggery with a unique blend of aromatic spices. It is crafted using a refined process where jaggery is formed into uniform cubes, blended with a variety of natural spice flavours like ginger, cardamom, black pepper and many more.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges quick transfer of farm tech from labs to fields.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday emphasised the need for faster transfer of farm technologies from laboratories to the fields to benefit farmers. Addressing the Indian Agricultural Research Institute's (IARI) 63rd convocation, Chouhan stressed the adoption of agricultural machinery, smart farming and advanced digital technologies to address global challenges.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image India's agri growth rate to be 20% in 2 years, says Nitin Gadkari; flags high logistics cost.
India's agricultural growth rate is expected to be 20 per cent in the next two years and the Centre's first priority is to make the sector economically viable and create more jobs, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday. Around 65 per cent of the country's population is rural but they contribute only 12 per cent in growth, he said at a Business Today event here. In order to become a USD 5 trillion economy and achieve third rank in the work, the country's rural economy and agriculture are very important, the Union minister for road transport and highways (MoRTH) said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com