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Jan 05, 2026 Centre unveils 184 climate‑resilient seed varieties across 25 crops to combat climate change. In a significant boost to India’s agricultural research and seed development ecosystem, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday dedicated climate resilient 184 improved varieties of 25 crops to the nation, underscoring the government’s thrust on raising productivity and farmers’ incomes. Addressing a gathering of scientists and government staff to witness the release, Chouhan said India has achieved 'unprecedented success' in the development of high-yielding seeds. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 05, 2026 India-UK trade pact expected to come into force by first half of 2026: British envoy. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to be implemented in the first half of 2026, marking a new era in partnership between the two nations, British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming said. Speaking to PTI, he described the pact as the most 'comprehensive and ambitious' deal negotiated by both governments. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 05, 2026 India announces Rs.7,295 crore export credit support package to ease financing for exporters. India on Friday announced a Rs. 7,295 crore export support package, comprising a Rs. 5,181 crore interest subvention scheme and Rs. 2,114 crore collateral support, to improve exporters' access to credit. Both measures will be rolled out over a period of six years from 2025-2031. This is the second component of the Export Promotion Mission to be launched after the first component, Rs. 4,531 crore market access support, was rolled out last week. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 05, 2026 India urges Russia to lower trade barriers for Indian exports amid rouble pile-up. India is reportedly pressing Russia to ease trade barriers on Indian electronics, engineering goods, food products and fisheries in an effort to encourage Moscow to utilise $50-55 billion worth of roubles accumulated in bank accounts due to the oil-driven trade imbalance. According to The Times of India, Indian exporters are facing multiple hurdles in accessing the Russian market. In the electronics sector, software-related requirements imposed by Russian authorities have emerged as a key obstacle, while stringent standards are delaying shipments of engineering goods. Local language compliance requirements are also proving to be a challenge for some product categories. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 05, 2026 AYUSH gets recognition in India's free trade pacts with Oman, New Zealand. The commerce ministry on Sunday said India's traditional medicine system - AYUSH - has received formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand. Both the agreements, which were finalised last year in December, have dedicated annexures on health-related services and traditional medicine. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 05, 2026 Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, warns of fund delays. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday urged states to adopt a strategic approach to budget utilisation, warning that delays in spending allocated funds result in losses for states and hamper the timely release of subsequent central instalments. Addressing a review meeting with state agriculture ministers, Chouhan said states must ensure funds earmarked for various schemes are spent before March to avoid administrative bottlenecks that delay the effective implementation of programmes. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 05, 2026 India becomes world's largest rice producer, surpasses China: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. India has become the world's largest rice producer, beating China, with a total output of 150.18 million tonnes, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday, as he released 184 new varieties of 25 crops. These new high-yielding seed varieties would boost crop production and enhance farmers' income, he said, while directing the ministry officials to ensure that these new varieties reach farmers quickly. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 05, 2026 UP ‘Shri Anna’ farmer show strong preference for govt procurement over open market sales. During the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26, farmers cultivating ‘Shri Anna’ showed a strong preference for government procurement over open market sales in Uttar Pradesh. Compared to the previous year, procurement of millets, sorghum, and maize increased significantly, resulting in higher and timely payments to farmers. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 02, 2026 Tripura plans GI tags for scented lemon, sticky rice after pineapple: BJP chief. BJP Tripura Pradesh President Rajib Bhattacharjee on Thursday highlighted a series of initiatives undertaken by the BJP-led government for the development of tribal areas, women empowerment, and transparent governance. He said that pineapple, grown extensively in Tripura’s tribal belts, has already received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, along with traditional tribal attire, Risha and Rignai. Source: nenow.in
Jan 02, 2026 Saudi Arabia opens largest meat processing facility to boost local production and food security. Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its largest and most advanced meat processing facility in Buraidah, Al-Qassim, as part of the Kingdom’s broader push to strengthen domestic food production and reduce reliance on imports. The facility, named the Waleem Meat Factory, boasts cutting-edge automation and halal-compliant operations, positioning it as a key hub for processed meat supply within the region. Source: fnbnews.com
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