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Mar 28, 2025 News Image Bangladesh: Ship carrying 9,500 tonnes of parboiled rice from India arrives at Ctg port.
Under the open tender agreement, a total of 4.5 lakh tonnes of rice is being imported from India in nine packages. Of this, around 2.97 tonnes have already arrived in the country, according to a press release from the Ministry of Food issued today (27 March). The sample testing of the rice on the vessel has been completed, and unloading operations will commence soon. Necessary preparations have been made to facilitate the process, the press release said.
 Source:  tbsnews.net
Mar 28, 2025 News Image India’s maize exports decline sharply on higher domestic demand.
India’s maize (corn) exports have declined sharply this year following a pick-up in domestic demand from segments such as ethanol manufacturers and feed makers. Besides, higher domestic prices have proved to be a dampener. 'Exports are taking place, but in limited quantities. During November and December, exports have taken place in good quantities, but before that the shipments were weak. However, compared to last year, the maize exports will be less,' said Rahul Chauhan of IGrain India.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 28, 2025 News Image State governments to ensure that there is no purchase below MSP: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Modi government is a farmer-friendly government.Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government is continuously working with full commitment for the betterment of farmers. In this direction, the work of purchasing the produce from the farmers at the minimum support price is also being done.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Mar 28, 2025 News Image Despite geo-political uncertainties, India's exports set to cross $800 bn.
Despite global uncertainties, India's exports are set to surge, said Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Santosh Kumar Sarangi, adding that exporters should tread the path pragmatically and wisely to navigate the current global trade contours. According to him, the current geo-political scenario presents a golden opportunity for India to propel exports and increase manufacturing competitiveness.
 Source:  manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 28, 2025 News Image Govt committed to purchase 100 per cent of tur, says Chouhan.
In a bid to achieve self-sufficiency and encourage farmers to produce more, the government is committed to procuring 100 per cent of the tur (arhar) through central agencies, said Union Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday. Also, the government has approved a total purchase of 27.99 lakh tonnes of gram (chana) and 28.28 lakh tonnes of mustard for the rabi marketing season 2025, besides extending the PM-Asha Yojana till 2025-26, according to an official statement.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 28, 2025 News Image Development of Food Processing Industries.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of food processing sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its Central Sector schemes namely Pradhan MantriKisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme, Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and Centrally Sponsored – Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the country. These schemes are not region or state specific but demand driven.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Mar 28, 2025 News Image Govt approves procurement of 37.39 lakh tons of gram, lentils for 2025 rabi season.
The government has approved procurement of 37.39 lakh tonnes of gram and lentils, and 28.28 lakh tonnes of mustard for the 2025 rabi marketing season, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday. The government will procure the commodities through central nodal agencies Nafed and NCCF under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), with Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat being the major growing states.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 28, 2025 News Image PM Modi on 'deepening bilateral ties, boosting trade' with Belgium King.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to King Philippe of Belgium, where he discussed the deepening of India-Belgium strong bilateral ties. PM Modi said that he appreciated the recent Belgian Economic Mission to India led by Princess Astrid. In a post on X, he said, 'It was a pleasure to speak with HM King Philippe of Belgium. Appreciated the recent Belgian Economic Mission to India led by HRH Princess Astrid.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 28, 2025 News Image APEDA workshop on post-harvest technology for mangoes in Krishnagiri.
Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) organised a training-cum-workshop on mango pulp and mango processing in Krishnagiri on Thursday. The workshop called upon farmers to avail themselves of the benefits of the processing industry by managing post-harvest damage to the fruits.
 Source:  thehindu.com
Mar 28, 2025 News Image India-US trade pact to be good for both; our interests will be protected: Piyush Goyal.
The ongoing talks between India and the US for the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) are progressing and will be 'good' for both the nations while protecting India's interests, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said at the summit on Thursday. On whether Indian industry should brace for any turbulence after April 2, he said the India growth story will remain intact and the country would continue to power the global economy.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com