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Nov 12, 2025 News Image India not to compromise with interests of farmers, dairy, workers in trade deals: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India will not compromise with the interests of farmers, dairy and workers in trade deals. He also said India is looking for new markets such as Russia for the country's fishery sector, which is facing issues due to the steep tariffs in the US.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Nov 11, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal visits New Zealand Kiwifruit Orchard, discusses sustainability and productivity with Kiwi-Indian farmers
In a post on X, Goyal wrote, "A very productive visit to the Te Puke kiwifruit orchard in the Bay of Plenty, along with my counterpart, Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture, Trade, and Investment of New Zealand. Grateful to Kiwi-Indian farmers and growers for the warm welcome and insightful tour. We had an engaging discussion on the orchard's variety, quality, cultivation practices, and sustainability efforts. Also gained valuable insights into efforts to enhance productivity and quality."
 Source:  https://www.tribuneindia.com/
Nov 11, 2025 News Image FSSAI clarifies: Honey exceeding HMF limit to be classified as ‘substandard,’ not ‘unsafe’
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory clarifying that honey samples exceeding the permissible limit of Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) should be classified as “substandard” rather than “unsafe.”
 Source:  https://www.storyboard18.com/
Nov 11, 2025 News Image Bangladesh approves import of 50,000 tons of non-Basmati rice
The Ministry of Food initiated the proposal, and the Directorate General of Food will execute it.The proposal involves the purchase of rice from M/S Gurudeo Exports Corporation Private Limited, a supplier based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Under the procurement plan, the total cost of the consignment is estimated at Tk217.68 crore, with each tonne priced at $356.78. Gurudeo Exports was selected as the responsive bidder following the evaluation of submissions under the international tender process.Once imported, the rice will be added to the government’s food stock to support market stabilisation and social safety net programs.
 Source:  https://www.dhakatribune.com/
Nov 11, 2025 News Image Top Rice Importer Philippines Sets Rules on Tariff Changes
Marcos said tariff adjustments based on movements in international prices will go into effect on Jan. 1, after extending 15% rice import tariffs until year-end, Import duties will be increased by five percentage points for every 5% decline in world rice prices, or lowered by five percentage points for every 5% increase in global prices, according to the order. “However, the Most Favored Nation rates of duty on rice, both in-quota and out-quota, shall in no case be below 15% or above 35%,” the order stated.
 Source:  https://www.bloomberg.com/
Nov 11, 2025 News Image Strong Global Demand Pushes Indian Onion Exports Toward Record 1.15 Million Tonnes
Ample supplies across major onion-producing belts including Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, and Jalgaon (Maharashtra), as well as Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka have ensured smooth trade movement. Consistent harvesting and efficient logistics, coupled with government buffer stocks and monitoring mechanisms, have helped maintain price stability and ensured uninterrupted exports.
 Source:  https://www.global-agriculture.com/
Nov 11, 2025 News Image Prez Murmu urges stronger India-Angola ties in tech, defence, agriculture
Addressing members of the Angolan Parliament on the third day of her state visit to the African country, Murmu said that as the world passes through a period of conflicts and uncertainties, countries of the Global South are particularly adversely affected.She reiterated India's steadfast commitment to fostering peace and development in Africa, and urged the Angolan parliamentarians to join hands as partners to realise the full potential of the India-Angola partnership.
 Source:  https://www.business-standard.com/
Nov 11, 2025 News Image India plans 1.5 mln ton sugar export quota on higher domestic surplus
Exports will help reduce sugar stocks in the country and support local prices, benefiting producers such as Balrampur Chini Mills (BACH.NS), opens new tab, EID Parry (EIDP.NS), opens new tab, Dalmia Bharat (DALB.NS), opens new tab, and Shree Renuka Sugars (SRES.NS), opens new tab, whose shares rose up to 5% in early trade on Monday."We have agreed to allow sugar exports this year, keeping in mind surplus stocks and farmers' interests," said a government source who did not wish to be quoted ahead of the final order. The government is likely to allow sugar exports of 1.5 million tons in the 2025/26 season, which began on October 1, with a final order expected soon, said another government official, who did not wish to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media.
 Source:  https://www.reuters.com/
Nov 11, 2025 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights Odisha’s leadership in millet promotion at Mandia Dibasa celebration
Bhubaneswar, 10.11.2025: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today inaugurated the “Mandia Dibasa” (Millet Day) celebration at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, highlighting Odisha’s exemplary contribution in transforming India’s millet movement into a people’s mission. In his inaugural address, Shri Chouhan said, “Mandia Dibasa is not merely a day of celebration, it represents a meaningful campaign to promote Shree Anna. “Many have spoken about it, but Odisha has truly brought this vision to the ground. I wholeheartedly congratulate the Government of Odisha for this remarkable effort”, he said.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
Nov 11, 2025 News Image Chouhan asks agri scientists to develop high-quality millet seeds
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday asked agriculture scientists to develop high-quality millet seeds to make it a profitable crop so that farmers can divert towards it. Chouhan said this while addressing the international symposium on Shree Anna (Millet) and Woman Farmer here on the occasion of 'Mandia Divas' (Millets Day). "The farmers are looking for crops which will give them better financial benefits. So, it is a challenge before us to make millet as a profitable crop so that the farmers can divert toward the cultivation of millets," he said.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/