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Nov 21, 2025 News Image Taliban Minister Visits Food Expo in India to Boost Afghan Trade Ties
According to official sources, Azizi reviewed the activities and achievements of Afghan firms and was briefed on their challenges. Afghan traders, while voicing satisfaction with trade relations with India, raised concerns over issues in banking, customs, and regulatory sectors. Azizi promised to raise these concerns with Indian officials and said he would follow up to address the problems facing Afghan traders. He also held a separate meeting with officials from the India Trade Promotion Organisation, which organized the exhibition. During the meeting, both sides discussed holding joint exhibitions in New Delhi and Kabul, streamlining the visa process for Afghan traders, creating special zones for Afghan companies at trade fairs, and exploring ways to deepen commercial cooperation.
 Source:  https://atlaspress.news/
Nov 21, 2025 News Image Record foodgrain output breaks all previous highs, adding new chapters of success to India’s agriculture sector
Final estimates of crop production for 2024-25 released by the Ministry of Agriculture states nearly 8% record growth in total food grain output Food grain production rises to 357.73 million tonnes in 2024-25, up from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023-24 Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses gratitude to farmers for achieving record production Government's oilseed mission delivers promising results – Oilseed output touches nearly 43 million tonnes, an increase of more than 8% over 39.67 million tonnes in 2023-24Historic growth of over 106 million tonnes in total food grain output achieved over the last 10 years Record food grain output of 357.73 million tonnes last year, compared to 251.54 million tonnes in 2015-16“MSP procurement assurance for pulses benefitting large numbers of farmers” – Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
Nov 21, 2025 News Image KAU–APEDA workshop stresses blockchain, AI tools for safer, traceable food supply chains
A. Manickavasagan, University of Guelph, Canada, who inaugurated the workshop, highlighted emerging technologies such as blockchain-based monitoring, real-time data capture and AI-driven verification. He stressed that traceability is now essential for accessing markets that prioritise safety, sustainability and provenance.Mani Chellappan, Dean, College of Agriculture, noted that digital traceability empowers farmers by improving market access, enabling premium pricing and integrating them more effectively into global value chains.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
Nov 21, 2025 News Image US tariff rollbacks open door for India in agricultural trade
While the macroeconomic impact on the US is modest — shaving just 4 basis points off inflation in 2026 — the move could reshape trade dynamics for emerging markets in Asia. The rollback primarily targets food products such as beef, coffee, bananas and nuts, previously subject to tariffs as high as 50 per cent. These exemptions come amid growing political pressure to curb grocery inflation ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections. Consumer sentiment in the US remains highly sensitive to food prices, particularly among low-income households.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
Nov 21, 2025 News Image India & Israel have decided to enter into negotiations for FTA: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal calls it 'historic'
India and Israel on Thursday signed the Terms of Reference for negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement as the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal announced that the two countries have decided to enter into negotiations for FTA. He underlined that the two nations have "unlimited possibilities and potential" to expand economic engagement.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com
Nov 21, 2025 News Image Indian exports to continue strong show in H2 FY26: Commerce Ministry
India is poised for a strong export performance in the remainder of FY26 with the momentum of the first half of the fiscal and continued policy support for exporters, the commerce and industry ministry said Thursday.India's first half performance "stands out amid global headwinds" with the highest-ever quarterly exports in both the first and second quarter of FY26. "India recorded its highest-ever quarterly exports in both the first and second quarter of FY26, culminating in the highest-ever export performance for the first half of any financial year," the ministry said.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Nov 21, 2025 News Image Tripura Agriculture Minister Showcases State’s Organic Excellence at MENOPE 2025 in Dubai
In his social media post, Shri Nath expressed immense pride in showcasing Tripura’s rich organic heritage, highlighting the international attention the state’s organic products received at the expo. He stated that Tripura’s world-renowned GI-tagged Queen Pineapple, along with the state’s premium aromatic rice varieties, Bird’s Eye Chili, Gandharaj Lemon, sesame, and millets, attracted remarkable appreciation from buyers across GCC countries, Europe, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The Minister emphasized that the platform provided a powerful opportunity to present the achievements of the Tripura Organic Mission. He highlighted that Tripura now has 26,400 hectares of certified organic farmland supported by more than 26,800 dedicated organic farmers, reflecting the state’s strong growth and commitment to sustainable agriculture.
 Source:  https://tripurainfo.com/
Nov 20, 2025 News Image NERAMAC, NCEL, APEDA showcase opportunities for farmers at Nagaland Cooperative Conclave.
The Nagaland Cooperative Conclave at the NBCC Convention Hall in Kohima brought together key agencies, officials, and stakeholders to strengthen the cooperative movement in the state. The second day of the conclave on Wednesday featured presentations from the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), National Cooperative Export Ltd. (NCEL), and the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
 Source:  nenow.in
Nov 20, 2025 News Image India, Australia push deeper research ties in agriculture, water sustainability.
India and Australia have agreed to intensify joint research and academic cooperation in agriculture and water sustainability. Senior officials said discussions this week centred on expanding collaborative science, boosting student and faculty exchanges, and accelerating technology transfer between the two countries.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Nov 20, 2025 News Image Gujarat and Maharashtra could gain from US tariff rollback, India’s agri exports have been turning to industrialised states.
The rollback of US tariffs on spices, fruits, coffee and tea is poised to benefit India’s western and southern industrialised states, with Gujarat and Maharashtra set to gain the most. A Moneycontrol analysis shows that Gujarat accounted for 24 percent of India’s spice exports in FY25—up sharply from 15 percent in FY18—placing it at the centre of the commodity lines now seeing relief in the American market.
 Source:  moneycontrol.com