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Jun 02, 2025 News Image IRRI scientists identify rice varieties with anti-cancer properties.
Here’s a breakthrough that rice lovers would want to hear. Scientists at the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have identified a few rice varieties with anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. The research outcome has been published in the scientific journal Food Hydrocolloids and Health. This could be a significant development, particularly in Asia, where colorectal cancer incidence is increasing in countries such as India and China.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jun 02, 2025 News Image India’s latest coffee hub, Beans and brews offer new hope to Nagaland.
With its high ceilings, soft lighting and brown and turquoise blue cushioned chairs, Juro Coffee House has the appearance of a chic European cafe. Sitting right off India’s National Highway-2, which connects the northeastern states of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, the cafe hosts a live roastery unit that was inaugurated in January by the Nagaland state government. Here, green coffee beans from 12 districts in Nagaland are roasted live, ground and served, from farm to cup.
 Source:  aljazeera.com
Jun 02, 2025 News Image Market demand playing key role in reviving nearly extinct mango varieties like Husnara, Ratol.
Changing consumer preferences are breathing new life to several nearly-extinct mango varieties like Husnara, and Ratol as growers are shifting their focus to meet rising demand beyond just popular Dussehri, that has long dominated the Indian mango market. Known for producing the world-renowned Dussehri mango, the orchards of Malihabad are witnessing a revival of demand for once-popular varieties such as Husnara, Totapari, Ratol, and Langda.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 02, 2025 News Image WTO meet on June 3 in Paris: India to raise issues on agri, fisheries, investment facilitation.
India will flag its concerns on issues pertaining to agriculture, fisheries agreement, China-led proposal on investment facilitation and dysfunctional appellate body of the WTO during an informal meeting of about 25 trade ministers in Paris on June 3, an official said. The mini-ministerial meeting will be held on the margins of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 02, 2025 News Image Pragmatic tariff adjustments with US can secure India’s farm exports: NITI paper.
India should grant more market access to American products that do not hurt Indian farmers—including apples, almonds and pistachios—for a mutually beneficial bilateral trading arrangement, according to a working paper by NITI Aayog. In turn, India could benefit from greater long-term market access for its shrimp, fish, rice, tea, coffee and rubber, the paper said as the two countries tried to wrap up a bilateral trade agreement.
 Source:  livemint.com
Jun 02, 2025 News Image CM Dhami launches ‘Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign’ in Dehradun.
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign' in Gunjyal village of Dehradun on Thursday, saying that agricultural scientists and officials will interact with farmers in 95 development blocks, 670 Nyaya Panchayats, and 11,440 villages across the state.He added that from May 29 to June 12, over 2,000 scientific teams will reach more than 15 million farmers across 700 districts nationwide.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Jun 02, 2025 News Image India to Remain Fastest-Growing Economy for Next 30 Years: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal.
India to remain fastest-growing large economy in the world for next 30 years, said Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal at CII Annual Business Summit 2025 today in New Delhi. On India’s economic trajectory, Shri Goyal stated that the country has maintained sustained growth of 6–7% and hopes to push it to 8% at constant prices. ,Even amidst international upheavals, we are among the better-performing emerging markets.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jun 02, 2025 News Image On the Fourth Day of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reaches Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
On the fourth day of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with the farmers today in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. In Dabhthuwa village of Meerut, the Union Agriculture Minister spoke to the farmers, followed by an informal conversation on a cot in Jangethi Village.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jun 02, 2025 News Image Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal commences three-day official visit to France;to visit Italy next.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, commenced his three-day official visit to France on 1st June 2025, as part of his ongoing visit to France and Italy from 1–5 June 2025. The visit reflects India’s continued commitment to deepening strategic and economic ties with key European partners and advancing a shared vision for resilient and inclusive global growth.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jun 02, 2025 News Image Govt extends duty-free yellow pea imports till March 2026.
As part of efforts to cool the prices of pulses, India has extended permission for duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 31, 2026 with immediate effect, according to a government order issued late on Friday. The South Asian nation is the world's biggest importer of yellow peas, which it imports mainly from Canada and Russia.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com