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Jan 22, 2025 News Image Changes sought by Oman after FTA talks minimal: Official.
After conclusion of negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA), Oman’s request to reconsider some of the concessions that it had earlier conceded to is being discussed, a senior official said, adding that changes sought by Oman are minimal. Negotiations on FTA with Oman that started November 2023 were concluded in March 2024. The signing of the pact was expected to be completed before general elections in India last year, but the request for review from Oman delayed it.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
Jan 22, 2025 News Image India’s Exports Of Food Goods Jump 11 Pc To $17.8 Billion In April-Dec.
India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products registered a robust 11 per cent growth to $17.77 billion during April-December of the current financial year compared to the same period of the previous year, according to official figures. Data compiled by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS) shows that rice exports in the first nine months of FY25 saw a sharp increase of over 19 per cent to $8.72 billion compared to $6.44 billion in the same period last fiscal.
 Source:  ddnews.gov.in
Jan 22, 2025 News Image A Glance at the GI Tags of Manipur, Meghalaya & Tripura.
As the states of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrate their 53rd anniversary let’s have a look at the products that enhance the cultural, traditional and agricultural identity of these states. These GI Tags include traditional clothing, handlooms, food and agricultural items of these particular states.
 Source:  localsamosa.com
Jan 22, 2025 News Image Govt exploring multiple sources for rice import.
Interim government’s food adviser Ali Imam Majumder said that the government was prioritising trade over politics, welcoming imports from neighbouring countries like India, Myanmar, and Pakistan due to their proximity and lower costs. He made the remarks on Tuesday while inspecting the unloading operations of imported food grains at Chattogram Port.
 Source:  newagebd.net
Jan 22, 2025 News Image Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews Agriculture Progress, Urges Senior Officials to Strengthen Coordination with States.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a high-level review meeting on January 20, 2025, to address agricultural issues. The meeting, held with senior officials from the Agriculture Ministry, focused on rabi crop progress, weather conditions, pest surveillance via the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS), and the marketing of agricultural products, including import and export dynamics.
 Source:  krishijagran.com
Jan 21, 2025 News Image From importing frozen French Fries to now exporting: how contract farming is a win-win for both agri industry, farmers.
In 1992, the American processed food company, Lamb Weston, began importing frozen French Fries (FF) for supplying to star hotels in India. The Canadian multinational McCain Foods followed four years later, as sole supplier to McDonald’s that had opened its first restaurant in the country.
 Source:  indianexpress.com
Jan 21, 2025 News Image India-Oman FTA likely on agenda during Goyal's Muscat visit next week.
Issues pertaining to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman are expected to figure during the visit of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to Muscat next week, an official said. Though the negotiations for the proposed agreement were concluded, Oman has sought revision of its market access offers on some products.
 Source:  business-standard.com
Jan 21, 2025 News Image 'Engaged in productive discussions, reviewing bilateral trade ties and progress of India-EU FTA': Piyush Goyal after meeting EU Commissioner.
Piyush Goyal, India's Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, had a productive meeting with Maros Sefcovic, the European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, in Brussels. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral trade relations, advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and progressing the Trade and Technology Council (TTC).
 Source:  livemint.com
Jan 21, 2025 News Image Govt Projects 2.5% Rise in Tur, 20% Surge in Kharif Moong, and Stable Onion Production for 2024-25.
Government is actively monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability for consumers and maintain stable prices. Encouraged by favorable weather conditions and a good monsoon, the production of key crops such as pulses and onions is estimated to rise in 2024-25 compared to the previous year. Tur production is projected to increase by 2.5% to 35.02 LMT, while Kharif Moong production is estimated at 13.83 LMT, a notable 20% growth from the previous year. Similarly, Kharif and Rabi onion sowing has shown positive trends, ensuring better supply in the coming months.
 Source:  krishijagran.com
Jan 21, 2025 News Image Agriculture ministry launches first-ever national edible oil consumption survey.
The Union agriculture ministry has launched its first-ever survey to assess edible oil consumption patterns in India, aiming to effectively implement the new Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), a senior government official said.
 Source:  thehindu.com