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Jul 29, 2025 News Image India, Maldives Sign Several Pacts During PM Modi's Visit, Agree On Trade Deal Terms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held wide ranging talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office in Male as both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of India-Maldives relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties. 'They discussed cooperation in the fields of development partnership, capacity building, health, infrastructure, digital economy, aquaculture, climate change and renewable energy. The two leaders called for closer collaboration to enhance peace, progress and prosperity of the Indian Ocean region,' the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X after the bilateral discussions.
 Source:  ndtv.com
Jul 29, 2025 News Image Maharashtra State Mango Growers Association to Host Agriculture & Horticulture Conference in Mumbai on August 7.
The Maharashtra State Mango Growers Association (MSMGA) will organize a comprehensive conference and exhibition on Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation, Processing, Exports, and Solar Energy on August 7, 2025, at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), BKC, Bandra (E), Mumbai. The event marks the birth centenary celebration of eminent agricultural scientist Padma Vibhushan Dr. M.S. Swaminathan and will gather key experts and stakeholders from across the agri and allied sectors. Among the featured speakers are Dr. Sujit Kumar Shukla, Director at ICAR; Kumar Anshuman, General Manager at ECGC; and Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist at NSE. Senior government officials and leading agricultural scientists are also expected to participate and offer expert guidance.
 Source:  global-agriculture.com
Jul 29, 2025 News Image India Poised to Become $970 Million Global Vegetable Seed Hub by 2030, Driven by Innovation and Policy Reform.
With the global vegetable seed market projected to grow beyond $8.45 billion in 2024, India is emerging as a strong contender to become a major global hub—provided it capitalizes on its R&D strengths, regulatory reform, and agro-climatic diversity. At a national conference held in New Delhi, senior government officials, scientists, and industry leaders projected that the Indian vegetable seed market could expand from $740 million in 2023–24 to $970 million by 2030, clocking a CAGR of 4.6%, if policy bottlenecks are effectively addressed.
 Source:  global-agriculture.com
Jul 29, 2025 News Image Indo-Cambodia Trade Ties: Soaring On Global Economic Dynamics.
These bilateral relations between India and Cambodia follow the strong legacy of ties from ancient times, which is amply visible in the Hindu-style temples of Angkor Wat to the written Khmer, which is a derivative of the Pallava script from present-day southern India. Not only this, Khmer kings also adopted Indian ideas of kingship, with titles such as Chakravartin (Universal ruler) and Devaraja (God king).
 Source:  businessworld.in
Jul 29, 2025 News Image Food and Agriculture Partnership: Opportunities on the Horizon with the UK-India deal.
The Modi 3.0 administration is planning to expand FTAs with nearly 8-10 countries currently in negotiations, marking a great initiative to get Indian products an advantageous position in the global market. These agreements are expected to reduce tariffs on everyday commodities and open new doors for our exporters— benefitting all geographies involved.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
Jul 29, 2025 News Image Progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on 25.07.2025.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 25th July 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 29, 2025 News Image 'Full support will be extended for agriculture and rural development in Rajasthan' – Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. The two leaders held a meaningful discussion on various matters related to the comprehensive development of the rural and agricultural sectors. Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Agriculture Secretary Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Rural Development Secretary Shri Shailesh Singh, Director General of ICAR Dr. M.L. Jat, and senior officials from both central ministries and the Rajasthan government were also present.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 29, 2025 News Image Indian economy has look and feel of 'steady as she goes' for FY26: Finance ministry.
Indian economy has the look and feel of 'steady as she goes' for the current fiscal, the finance ministry said on Monday even as it flagged slowing credit growth. In its monthly economic review, the ministry said the first quarter of fiscal 2025-26 (FY26) presents a picture of resilient domestic supply and demand fundamentals.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 29, 2025 News Image India-UK Trade Deal: Govt to hold 1,000 outreach programmes.
The government will organise as many as 1,000 outreach programmes, including stakeholder meetings, workshops, awareness drives and feedback sessions, in the next 20 days across the country to sensitise industry and states on the India-UK comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), which was signed on July 24. The exercise is aimed at ensuring effective implementation and maximising benefits from the pact.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 29, 2025 News Image Cranberries, durians, other British farm products get duty concessions under India-UK trade pact.
India is giving duty concessions to niche British agricultural products like cranberries, durians, certain varieties of mushrooms, leeks, lettuce, and artichokes under its free trade agreement with the UK, according to the commerce ministry. These products have negligible production in India, the ministry said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com