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Jan 14, 2026 News Image APEDA, horti dept join hands to export Nanjangud banana, Mys betel leaves.
Two major GI crops of the district—Nanjangud Rasabale (banana) and Mysuru veelyadele (betel leaves)—are facing the threat of extinction due to various factors, particularly marketing-related challenges. However, in a major boost to producers, the countdown has begun for the export of these 2 GI products to the global market with the intervention of APEDA and horticulture department. This initiative is expected to help growers secure premium prices.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Jan 14, 2026 News Image 'India shipped pomegranates worth $53 million in first 9 months of 2025-26 season'.
India's pomegranate exports are showing strong growth, with over 60,000 tonnes valued at USD 53 million shipped in the first nine months of the 2025-26 season, says Viraj Pimple of Fruit Delight LLP, a fresh produce exporter. 'Production is up, and we're planning Super Bhagwa exports from May 2026 onwards since its larger size and higher shelf-life suit long-distance markets perfectly.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jan 14, 2026 News Image Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity.
India and Germany have recalibrated their bilateral trade and economic engagement in parallel with India’s accelerated push to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). As of January 2026, India-EU FTA negotiations are in their final phase. Once concluded, the agreement will represent India’s 19th trade pact and rank among its most economically consequential, reflecting the scale and strategic importance of the EU market.
 Source:  india-briefing.com
Jan 14, 2026 News Image Nepal: Tomato imports from eastern border surge by 932%.
The import of tomatoes through the Mechi Customs Office in Kakarbhitta, Nepal’s eastern border, has surged by 932 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. From August to December, tomatoes worth Rs 68.47 crore were imported from India. According to Ishwor Kumar Humagain, Information Officer at the customs office, a total of 2,676,520 kg of tomatoes were imported during this period, generating Rs 8.273 million in customs revenue.
 Source:  english.khabarhub.com
Jan 14, 2026 News Image 'Newer grape varieties suit India’s shifting climate far better'.
Indian grape exports are holding steady despite a 50% drop in India's major grape-growing belt of Nashik, says Aditya More of Aditya Agro & Marketing, an Indian table grape grower. 'Volumes are slightly lower than last season due to climate challenges, but demand for good-quality fruit remains strong.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jan 13, 2026 News Image Trump’s tariff warning on Iran trade raises concerns for Indian rice exporters: IREF
US President Donald Trump's announcement imposing a 25 per cent tariff on any country continuing business ties with Iran is expected to intensify uncertainty across global trade channels, with India's agri-export sector, particularly rice exports, likely to face indirect but tangible pressure. Iran remains one of the largest destinations for Indian Basmati rice, accounting for a significant share of export volumes. However, the proposed tariff, which penalises third countries for trade engagement with Iran, could complicate payment mechanisms, raise transaction risks, and dampen buyer confidence at a time when the market is already under strain.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 13, 2026 News Image Ministry of Agriculture Notifies Four New Potato Varieties of ICAR-CPRI for Nationwide Cultivation and Processing
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has officially notified four new potato varieties developed by ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, for seed production and multiplication across the country. Based on the recommendations of the Central Seed Committee, the newly released varieties Kufri Ratan, Kufri Chipbharat-1, Kufri Chipbharat-2, and Kufri Tejas have been approved for nationwide use as quality seed, opening new opportunities for enhancing potato productivity and processing efficiency.
 Source:  https://icar.org.in/
Jan 13, 2026 News Image FAO Food Price Index dips in December despite higher world cereal quotations
The benchmark for world food commodity prices fell in December compared to the previous month, as declines in dairy product, meat and vegetable oil quotations more than offset increases in those for cereals and sugar, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), reported. For the whole of 2025, the index averaged 127.2 points, 4.3 percent higher than its average in 2024, as higher world prices for vegetable oils and dairy products outweighed declines in cereal and sugar quotations.
 Source:  https://www.fnbnews.com/
Jan 13, 2026 News Image India shipped pomegranates worth $53 million in first 9 months of 2025-26 season
Viraj highlights how FOB prices for the Bhagwa variety have held firm in the USD 800-900 per tonne range, with larger fruit sizes seeing sharper weekly gains driven by packer and exporter demand. "Wholesale benchmarks in early 2026 show stronger year-on-year support versus 2025, particularly for export-eligible lots. Middle East buyers maintain steady off-take through established channels, favoring India's proximity over longer-haul origins, while Bangladesh benefits from fast land routes that deliver fresher fruit in 2-3 days in comparison to sea shipments to distant markets."
 Source:  https://www.freshplaza.com/
Jan 13, 2026 News Image APEDA Inaugurates Regional Office in Raipur to Boost Agri and Processed Food Exports from Chhattisgarh
In a significant step towards positioning Chhattisgarh as a major hub for agricultural and processed food exports, the Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was inaugurated at Raipur during the 2nd India International Rice Summit held in Chhattisgarh. The inauguration was attended by Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Medical Education, Government of Chhattisgarh, Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, along with other dignitaries. Chhattisgarh, with its rich and diverse agri-ecosystem, offers significant export potential across a wide range of products. These include premium non-basmati rice varieties and Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products such as Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/