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May 20, 2025 News Image Pulses import value drops 23.5% to $314 million during April on fall in purchase of yellow peas, lentils.
After a record imports last fiscal, India’s overseas purchase of pulses are likely to slow down in the current year. In April 2025, the import value of pulses declined by 23.5 per cent on sharp fall in imports of yellow peas and lentils over the corresponding period last year. As per the Commerce Ministry’s quick estimates, the pulses imports in value terms declined to $314.4 million during April, over same period last year’s $411 million.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 20, 2025 News Image Indian agriculture sector growth estimated at 3-3.5% in FY26, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that India’s agricultural sector is projected to achieve a growth rate of 3-3.5 per cent in the 2025-26 financial year, building on the record crop production of 2024-25. Speaking at a press conference, Chouhan highlighted the significance of this growth, stating, 'Globally, an agricultural growth rate of 1.5-2 per cent is considered good. India is consistently achieving at least 3 per cent to 3.5 per cent growth.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 20, 2025 News Image India eyes more rice exports as tensions with Pakistan ease, monsoon starts early.
India is looking to increase rice exports following an early start to the monsoon season and de-escalation in tensions with Pakistan, raising hopes that the world’s top rice exporter can help stabilise prices in the volatile global market. Monsoon rains arrived on May 13 – about a week earlier than usual – in India’s southernmost territory, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and are expected to be above normal and evenly distributed for a second consecutive year, according to D.S. Pai, a senior scientist at the India Meteorological Department.
 Source:  scmp.com
May 20, 2025 News Image Bangladesh will discuss with India to resolve trade problems, says Muhammad Yunus's Adviser.
After India placed curbs on Bangladeshi exports via land ports, the interim government in the country says it wants to resolve all trade problems with India. An Adviser to the Interim government of Bangladesh led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, said that Bangaldesh wants to discuss all issues with India.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 20, 2025 News Image Bihar Showcases Global Agri-Food Potential at International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries in partnership with Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), and Government of Bihar, is organizing International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Patna, Bihar on 19th & 20th May 2025. The event aims to bring together key stakeholders from the food and allied sectors to promote trade, strengthen exports, and unlock Bihar’s agri-food potential.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 20, 2025 News Image India eyes rapeseed meal export revival to China as price gap widens.
India is aiming to regain its market share in China's rapeseed meal imports, taking advantage of the commodity's lower price as compared to the international rate amid global supply constraints, industry body SEA said on Monday. Indian rapeseed meal is trading at USD 202 per tonne (Ex-Kandla FAS) as compared to international price of USD 308 per tonne (Ex-Hamburg). This creates a compelling opportunity for Indian exporters.
 Source:  business-standard.com
May 19, 2025 News Image Andhra Pradesh aims to produce two lakh tonnes of export quality mangoes in two years.
The horticulture department in Andhra Pradesh is working to increase the volume of mango exports to various countries, including the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and the USA. To achieve this goal, the department plans to train farmers in three regions of the state to produce at least two lakh tonnes ofexport quality mangoes in the next two years.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 19, 2025 News Image Port restriction on import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued a notification imposing port restrictions on the import of certain goods such as Readymade garments, processed food items etc., from Bangladesh to India. However, such said port restriction will not apply to Bangladesh goods transiting through India but destined for Nepal and Bhutan.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 19, 2025 News Image USA:Corn Growers Focused on Potential Export Opportunities in India.
The recent trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom was good news for U.S. agriculture. However, that doesn’t mean the search for new markets is over. Krista Swanson, chief economist for the National Corn Growers Association, says India presents a remarkable export opportunity for U.S. corn growers.
 Source:  kmaland.com
May 19, 2025 News Image Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches e-Rupi system, agricultural policies.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'e-Rupi' system, a digital payment initiative for farmers, alongside four agricultural policies aimed at boosting the state's agricultural sector. The e-Rupi system will provide farmers with direct subsidy payments via e-vouchers for purchasing essential supplies.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com