Jul 23, 2025 News Image India's July rice stocks at record high and wheat hits four-year peak.
India's rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15% from a year ago to a record high for the start of July, while wheat stocks reached a four-year peak driven by increased farmer procurement, official data showed on Tuesday. Record rice stocks will help the world's biggest exporter increase shipments, while an improvement in wheat inventories will help the federal government to tame any price spikes later this year by increasing open market sales.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 22, 2025 News Image India’s fruit and vegetable output up 52% in 12 years.
India's agricultural output has experienced consistent growth over the past 12 years, with fruits and vegetables showing a significant rise in value when adjusted for inflation. According to the newly released report from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Gross Value of Output (GVO) for fruits and vegetables increased from Rs.270,100 crore (US$32.3 billion) in 2011–12 to Rs.410,000 crore (US$49.1 billion) in 2023–24 at constant 2011–12 prices. This marks a net increase of Rs.139,900 crore (US$16.8 billion), representing a 52% growth over the period.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jul 22, 2025 News Image India exports non-oil products worth $514m to Iran in a quarter.
Foroud Asgari said that India was Iran’s fourth source of non-oil imports during the three-month period. According to the official, Iran’s total non-oil trade during the first quarter reached 43.489 million tons, valued at $24.684 billion.
 Source:  tehrantimes.com
Jul 22, 2025 News Image Global exports of apples, oranges and pears have stagnated or declined over the past decade: Rabobank.
The global fruit market is undergoing significant changes, with rising prices, shifting trade dynamics and declining production in key regions, according to the latest World Fruit Map released by RaboResearch. The global fresh fruit trade is expected to keep growing as consumers increasingly expect year-round access to a wide variety of fruits, including imports.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jul 22, 2025 News Image Gujarat exports 3,000 tonnes of mangoes in last 5 years.
In the last five years, Gujarat exported 3,000 tonnes of mangoes, of which 29 per cent were exported in 2024-25 alone, according to data shared by the state government on Monday. About 3,000 tonnes of mangoes were exported to the US, South Africa and other countries between 2019-20 and 2024-25. During the last financial year, Gujarat exported 856 tonnes, which includes the Gir Kesar Mangoes which received the GI-tag in 2011.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jul 22, 2025 News Image Shri Shivraj Singh directed officials to notify suitable varieties of rajma, masoor, arhar, and sunflower for Assam.
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today met Assam’s Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, and Veterinary Services, Shri Atul Bora, and Rajasthan’s Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, and Rural Development, Dr. Kirori Lal Meena, at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 22, 2025 News Image ‘India’s pulses output may increase 8 million tonnes by 2034’.
India’s pulses production is set to rise by around 8 million tonnes over the next decade, driven by sustained yield improvements, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook for 2025-2034. Currently, pulses production in India stands at over 25.2 million tonnes.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jul 22, 2025 News Image India becomes Malaysia's top oil palm seed buyer as domestic palm oil production expands.
Kuala Lumpur, India has emerged as Malaysia's largest importer of germinated oil palm seeds, with demand surging as the country accelerates efforts to boost domestic palm oil production and reduce import dependency. India imported 3.03 million tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in 2024, representing 17.9 per cent of Malaysia's total palm oil exports and making it the top destination for Malaysian palm oil.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 22, 2025 News Image 28 states, UTs formulate export strategy to promote India's outbound shipments: Official.
As many as 28 states and Union Territories (UTs) have formulated their export strategy with a view to promoting the country's outbound shipments, an official said on Monday. The official also said all 36 states and UTs have constituted State Export Promotion Committee (SEPC) and District Export Promotion Committee (DEPC).
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 22, 2025 News Image US team to visit India in August for next round of talks for trade pact.
The US team will visit India in August for the next round of negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement between the two countries, an official said on Monday. India and the US teams concluded the fifth round of talks for the agreement last week in Washington.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com