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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 and Chile conclude first round of FTA talks.
India and Chile have concluded the first round of negotiations for the proposed comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement, the Department of Commerce said on Friday. The two countries had implemented a preferential trade agreement (PTA) in 2006 and are now negotiating to widen its scope for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA).
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 02, 2025 News Image India, EU can wrap up FTA talks before year-end: Piyush Goyal.
India and the European Union can conclude talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) before the end of this year, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Sunday. However, he said, there are certain sensitive issues on both sides that have to be resolved.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 02, 2025 News Image 'Not in it to enrich ourselves, we are in it to enrich both peoples': NZ FM on FTA negotiations.
Describing the negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement a 'breakthrough' in India-New Zealand economic relationship, Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Friday said 'we are not in it to enrich ourselves, we are in it to enrich both peoples'. In an interactive session after delivering an address at an event here, Peters also elaborated on the trade talks, and said he 'understands the concern' of the dairy industry in India.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.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
May 30, 2025 News Image PM Modi kicks off nationwide ‘lab to land’ campaign to boost agriculture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed the country’s agricultural scientists and experts to take the 'lab to land' campaign to the villages under ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in the spirit of a service to the nation and not merely as 'doing a routine government job.'
 Source:  socialnews.xyz
May 30, 2025 News Image 'Leading In Agriculture Development': PM Modi At Sikkim's 50th Celebration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Sikkim a pride of the country and said the Centre seeks to make the northeastern state a global tourism destination. 'In the coming years, India is poised to emerge as a global sports superpower. The Yuva Shakti of the Northeast and Sikkim will play a pivotal role in realising this dream,' he said, as he addressed Sikkim's Golden Jubilee of Statehood celebration in Gangtok via videoconference.
 Source:  ndtv.com
May 30, 2025 News Image Next round of India-US trade negotiations to take place on June 5-6 in New Delhi.
In a significant development, a US team will visit India on June 5-6 to discuss a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with India, said government sources. According to the sources, the bilateral trade talks between the two countries are progressing well.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 30, 2025 News Image NSSPL Expands Global Footprint with Exporting 5 TPH Frozen French Fries Processing Line.
From India to World. Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL), a leader in turnkey food processing solution, has added another feather to its cap with the successful export of a 5 tonnes per hour (TPH) fully automatic French Fries Processing Line. This achievement marks a significant step forward in showcasing Indian manufacturing and engineering capabilities globally.
 Source:  potatopro.com
May 30, 2025 News Image India wheat, rice production to rise to record high, government says.
India is likely to produce a record 117.5 million metric tons of wheat in the year ending June 2025, the farm ministry said, above its March forecast of 115.4 million tons, as higher prices prompted farmers to expand the area planted with high-yielding seed varieties.
 Source:  reuters.com