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Jan 09, 2026 News Image Department Of Posts, Agriculture Ministry Sign MoU To Enable Pan-India Logistics For Testing Farm Inputs.
In a move aimed at strengthening quality control of agricultural inputs, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a nationwide logistics mechanism for the transportation of pesticide, seed and fertiliser samples to designated laboratories across India. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
 Source:  ddnews.gov.in
Jan 09, 2026 News Image Livestock Sector Continues To Strengthen India’s Agricultural Economy.
The livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.77 per cent since 2014-15, according to the government. The contribution of livestock to the total agriculture and allied sector Gross Value Added (GVA) has increased from 24.38 per cent in 2014-15 to 30.87 per cent in 2023-24 (at current prices).
 Source:  ddnews.gov.in
Jan 09, 2026 News Image Piyush Goyal's Brussels visit to give final push to EU FTA negotiations.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will travel to Brussels during January 8-9 to give a final push to the trade talks between India and the European Union (EU). During the visit, Goyal will hold high-level dialogues with the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič. 'The primary objective of these interactions is to provide strategic guidance to the negotiating teams, resolve pending issues, and expedite the conclusion of a balanced and ambitious agreement,' an official statement said on Tuesday.
 Source:  business-standard.com
Jan 09, 2026 News Image India and EU Are On The Cusp Of Signing A ‘Consequential’ Trade Deal.
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited Brussels Thursday for talks with his EU counterpart to give an impetus to a proposed trade pact, for which negotiations are in the last phase. The urgency to complete the trade negotiations, which commenced in June 2022, is because the finish line is in sight, unlike the previous attempt, when consultations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) began in 2007, but were stalled in 2013 due to political environment existing in each bloc.
 Source:  forbes.com
Jan 09, 2026 News Image 'Switch to sea shipments lifts Indian pomegranate exports by 20%'.
India's pomegranate exports are undergoing a major shift toward long-haul sea shipments to markets like the USA and Australia, with values rising over 20% despite initial unseasonal humidity in the 2025-26 season, says Aditya Ghatge of Paathway Global, a fresh produce exporter. 'We have transitioned from trial air-freight last season to regular commercial sea programs. Containers arrive in New York and Sydney with fruit that looks freshly harvested.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jan 09, 2026 News Image The Food Processing Industries Minister inaugurated 9th edition of Indusfood 2026.
Shri Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India inaugurated Indusfood 2026 at Expo Mart, Greater Noida, on 8th January 2026. Indusfood is Asia’s premier food and beverage tradeshow. This is the biggest edition of the show yet covering a total area of 120,000 square meters. Shri Abhishek Dev, Chairman APEDA, Mr. Mohit Singla, Chairman, Trade Promotion Council of India, Mr. Jens Wolfgang Michel, CEO, Abu Dhabi Food Hub (KEZAD), Mr. Ashish Kumar Agrawal, Managing Director of Bhikharam Chandmal, etc. were present on the occasion besides industry leaders, buyers, exhibitors and members of the global F&B ecosystem.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jan 09, 2026 News Image APEDA organises BHARATI Startup Challenge at Indusfood 2026, top startups to participate in Gulfood in Dubai and BIOFACH in Germany.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, participated in IndusFood 2026, during which it organised the BHARATI Startup Challenge to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural and processed food export sector. The initiative aims to support export-ready startups by providing mentorship, market access and policy facilitation. Selected startups emerging from the challenge will be provided international exposure through participation in Gulfood in Dubai, and BIOFACH in Germany, enabling them to explore global market opportunities and strengthen India’s agri-export ecosystem.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jan 09, 2026 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets with the representatives from international organizations.
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi that brought together representatives from key international and multilateral development partners, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration, aligning long-term development priorities, and supporting sustainable development initiatives, including the formulation of long-term policies to improve farmers’ welfare and livelihoods.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jan 09, 2026 News Image APEDA launches initiative to boost agri-food, agri-tech startups, exports.
The commerce ministry's arm APEDA has launched an initiative to support agri-food and agri-tech startups, aimed at promoting innovation and creating new export opportunities for young entrepreneurs, an official said on Thursday. APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Chairman Abhishek Dev said the initiative- BHARATI, which stands for Bharat's Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement, has been designed to empower agri sector start-ups.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 09, 2026 News Image India’s maize exports rebound on price parity.
India’s maize exports, which dropped to a five-year low in 2024-25 on lack of price parity, are rebounding this year on higher domestic output and prices turning favourable for buyers abroad. Exports during April-October this fiscal were up 20 per cent in volume at over 2.84 lakh tonnes, compared with 2.36 lakh tonnes a year ago. In value terms, maize shipments registered a 28 per cent growth during April-October at $112.49 million over $87.63 million a year ago.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com