06 Aug, 2024 News Image International Conference of Agricultural Economists: A chance to cement India-Africa partnership in food security.
India is hosting the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) from August 2-7 in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chief guest and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the guest of honour.
 

 Source:  indianexpress.com
06 Aug, 2024 News Image MSAMB, Government of Meghalaya, and NDDB s Mother Dairy sign MoU.

The Meghalaya State Agricultural Marketing Board, Government of Meghalaya, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mother Dairy Fruits and Vegetables Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This agreement aims to enhance collaboration in agricultural marketing and supply chain management in Meghalaya.


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06 Aug, 2024 News Image Pushing new frontiers in business: India-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce relaunched.

Embassy of India in Jakarta, in partnership with IndCham held the relaunch ceremony of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia last week, in the full presence of the business community of India and Indonesia, represented by over 150 members of Indian and Indonesian companies (such as Sinarmas, APR, BioFarma, Indika Energy, Adani, Tata Power, TCS, Thermax, Artemis Hospital, TVS, Vistara, Air India, L&T etc.) several diaspora businesses, and professionals from startups, banks and global MNCs.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
06 Aug, 2024 News Image Target of 1,100 additional FPOs allocated to National Coop Development Corp.

With the initiative of Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, a target of 1,100 additional Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) has been allocated to National Cooperative Development Corporation by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GoI, for formation and promotion of FPOs in cooperative sector through strengthening of PACS under the Central Sector Scheme - Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs.


 Source:  fnbnews.com
06 Aug, 2024 News Image Centre to invest Rs 18,000 crore to build agri-export clusters: Chouhan.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today while announcing a plan to invest Rs 18,000 crore for building 100 export clusters for agriculture and Rs 6800 crore to push self-sufficiency in pulses production accepted that there are some problems in the sector for which he is willing to discuss all issues with the farmers and their associations.
 

 Source:  business-standard.com
06 Aug, 2024 News Image MoFPI Showcases 38 Startups at SUFALAM Conclave in New Delhi.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organized a transformative event earlier this year in New Delhi. It was the SUFALAM Conclave and held between February 13 and 14, 2024. 


 Source:  techiexpert.com
06 Aug, 2024 News Image Engaged with new UK govt to advance FTA, Centre tells LS.

India is engaging with the new Labour government in the UK to take forward India-UK ties, including through a mutually-beneficial free trade agreement (FTA), the govt told Parliament.


 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
06 Aug, 2024 News Image BIOFACH INDIA 2024: Showcases products made from organic & natural ingredients.
The 16th edition of BIOFACH INDIA 2024 has officially begun today, August 3, at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. The opening session was graced by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
 

 Source:  newindian.in
05 Aug, 2024 News Image India registers 8,875 farmer producer organisations under Central Sector Scheme.
The Government of India has made considerable progress under the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) for the 'Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
 
'According to a press release by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as of June 30, 2024, a total of 8,875 FPOs have been registered across the country, marking a major milestone in the initiative aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape.

 Source:  www.thehindubusinessline.com
05 Aug, 2024 News Image India, EFTA trade pact under ratification process: Jitin Prasada.

The government on Friday said the free trade agreement signed between India and the four European nation bloc EFTA in March is under the ratification process in those countries. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that there is no fixed time frame for the ratification, as the process is different in each of the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com