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Jul 17, 2025 News Image US asks India to cut duty on agri imports by 35%.
The US asked New Delhi to slash average applied tariffs on American agriculture imports to 5% from the existing level of about 40%, with this likely to be one of the key issues of the four-day long trade deliberations set to start in Washington on Monday, people in the know said. The US wants parity in the average applied tariff for a mutually beneficial and long-lasting bilateral trade relationship, the people added, requesting anonymity . But accepting the US demand is difficult for New Delhi because Indian farmers, operating at the subsistence level, cannot withstand an unequal competition with American commercial farms, they said.
 Source:  hindustantimes.com
Jul 17, 2025 News Image Maharashtra: Ratnagiri Wins Gold At ODOP Awards 2024 For Alphonso Mango Excellence.
In a moment of pride for Maharashtra, Ratnagiri district has won the Gold Medal in the prestigious national One District One Product (ODOP) Awards 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on July 14. The award recognizes Ratnagiri’s Alphonso mango globally renowned for its rich taste and premium quality as the top-performing product in the agriculture category. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, along with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and MoS Jitin Prasada, felicitated the award winners. Ratnagiri stood out among 641 entries from 31 states and union territories, with 60 districts ultimately shortlisted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
 Source:  freepressjournal.in
Jul 17, 2025 News Image ODOP tag a shot in the arm for Wayanad coffee.
The ongoing efforts to promote Wayanad's GI-tagged Robusta coffee has received a shot in the arm as the Wayanad coffee received a special mention in centre's one-district-one-product (ODOP) programme. Sharing the development, Wayanad MP and AICC top leader Priyanka Gandhi tweeted that it was a proud moment for Wayanad. It is the first such recognition for any product from Kerala.
 Source:  deccanherald.com
Jul 17, 2025 News Image Turkey eliminates corn tariffs ahead of harvest, sparking backlash from farmers.
Turkey has eliminated a 130 percent tariff on 500,000 tons of corn imports just weeks before the domestic harvest, triggering a backlash from farmers, who say the move threatens their already struggling livelihoods. The decision, published in the Official Gazette on July 14 and valid through July 31, is intended to stabilize food prices and support the livestock sector. But agricultural producers say it could depress domestic corn prices as they prepare to bring in their crops in early August.
 Source:  turkishminute.com
Jul 17, 2025 News Image India becomes exporter of French fry potatoes.
Once an importer of French fries, India has transitioned into an exporter, owing to the cultivation of specific potato varieties. These potatoes are now processed into snacks like French fries and wafers. Gujarat leads in this shift, with Punjab and Uttar Pradesh following. In 2004-05, India's processed potato production was less than 100,000 tons, yielded from a cultivation area of 4,000 hectares. Over two decades, production has increased to 1,150,000 tons across 37,000 hectares.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jul 17, 2025 News Image Over the past 11 years, there has been continuous growth in food grains, horticulture, and milk production: Shri Chouhan.
Union Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, attended the 97th Foundation Day celebration of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi today. On this occasion, he conferred the National Agricultural Science Awards to outstanding scientists across various categories, including women scientists, young researchers, and innovators. He also inaugurated the ‘ViksitKrishi Exhibition’, showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technologies and innovations, released 10 new agricultural publications, and launched several MoUs to strengthen research collaborations.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 17, 2025 News Image India-Argentina holds 2nd Joint Working Group Meeting on Agriculture Cooperation.
The 2ndJoint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Argentina was held yesterday, with the Indian Co-chair, Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, joining the session virtually. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Sergio Iraeta, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, from the Argentina side. Both sides underscored the significance of the meeting as a key milestone in deepening bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 17, 2025 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan issues statement on Cabinet’s key approval of the Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today addressed the media on the Cabinet’s key decision to approve the ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana’. He stated that foodgrain production has increased by more than 40%, and the production of fruits, milk, and vegetables has also seen historic growth. However, significant disparities in productivity continue to remain between states, even between districts within the same state.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 17, 2025 News Image India Exports Gherkins to Uruguay.
The Commerce Ministry on Tuesday said gherkins, pickled small cucumbers, have been exported from Tamil Nadu to the South American country Uruguay with the support of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The consignment, it said, includes two major gherkin-based products - whole gherkins, used primarily as pickles, and sandwich slices, which serve as key ingredients in burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches.
 Source:  money.rediff.com
Jul 17, 2025 News Image We have another deal coming up 'maybe' with India, says Trump.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at the announcement of a possible trade agreement with India, saying 'maybe' another deal was on the horizon. He made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain at the White House.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com