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Jul 28, 2025 News Image Setting up of Cold Chain projects under Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has invited proposals through Expression of Interest (EoI) dated 27.05.2025 under Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (Cold Chain scheme) of PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA (PMKSY) from eligible entities (prospective entrepreneurs) across the country for setting up of Cold Chain projects. The last date of submission of online proposals/ applications on SAMPADA Portal has been extended up to 08th August, 2025; 17.00 hrs.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 28, 2025 News Image Second Round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Concludes in New Delhi.
The Second Round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully today in New Delhi, further advancing the shared objective of strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnerships. This development catalyses the shared commitment to deepen economic ties and guidance given by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi during the visit of the Right Hon’ble Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand in March 2025. The FTA was launched during the meeting between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal and Hon’ble Mr. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment, Government of New Zealand on March 16, 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 28, 2025 News Image Linkage of FPOs with Industries.
Government of India has taken several proactive initiatives to promote direct marketing of farmers’ produce, thereby aiming to reduce dependency on middlemen and enhance farmers’ income.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 28, 2025 News Image Steps to enhance Agriculture Infrastructure.
The Government has undertaken several initiatives to enhance agricultural infrastructure and ensure better income for farmers through schemes such as Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Agriculture Marketing Infrastructure (AMI), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana(RKVY), Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) etc.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 28, 2025 News Image Registration of FPOs, farmers and traders on E-Nam Platforms.
1522 mandis have been integrated with National Agriculture Market (e‑NAM) portal till 30th June 2025. 1,79,41,613 farmers, 2,67,719 traders, and 4,518 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are registered on the e-NAM platform as on 30 June 2025. The total value of agricultural produce traded on the e-NAM portal till this date stands at Rs.4,39,941 crore.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 28, 2025 News Image Schemes to minimise Post-Harvest Losses.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) commissioned a study in 2022 namely, 'Study to determine Post harvest losses of Agri Produces in India' with reference year 2020-22 through NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (NABCONS). The study was conducted for assessment of post-harvest losses for 54 commodities across 15 Agro-Climatic Zones for various categories, spread across 292 districts of India. The study identified the gaps in infrastructure development, technology infusion and skill requirements in the sector.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 28, 2025 News Image Organic Certification under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) involves a third-party certification, is recognized by European Commission and Switzerland at crop level: APEDA.
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) was launched in 2001 by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India for exports of Organic products and APEDA acts as the Secretariat for the implementation of the NPOP. The system of grower group certification was launched in 2005, as it was felt necessary to cater to small and marginal farmers.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 28, 2025 News Image India’s mango production to reach 36 mt in 2034, says OECD-FAO outlook.
Mango production in India, the leading producer and consumer of the fruit, is projected to account for about 36 million tonnes (mt) in 2034, or 42 per cent of global production, destined largely for local, informal markets, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034. The country’s per capita consumption is projected to increase by 1.2 per cent per annum over the outlook period, reaching 23.1 kg.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jul 28, 2025 News Image Indo-UK FTA: UK market opens doors for Indian turmeric farmers.
As India and the UK agree upon a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), turmeric farmers in the country anticipate a new untapped market with a strong Indian diaspora and help them find better discovery of price. Though India is a leader in turmeric exports, the UK is not among the top-5 importers, leaving a huge scope for farmers.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jul 28, 2025 News Image 'Historic' FTA with Britain shows world's trust in India: PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and UK as 'historic,' and said the trade pact showed the world's trust in the country. As regards Operation Sindoor, he said weapons manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative played a great role during the cross-border military offensive in destroying enemy targets and made enemies lose sleep.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com