As India's organic food exports reached approximately $495 million in FY24, the stakeholders need to work on five key areas to further boost the country's share in the organic export market, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.

During the last 10 years i.e. 2014-15 to 2023-24 (as per 3rd Advance Estimates), total pulses and oilseeds production has increased by 43% and 44%, respectively. The Government of India implements National Food Security Mission to promote cultivation of pulses and oilseeds. Under NFSM-Pulses, the incentives are provided to the farmers, through the States/Union Territories, on crop production and protection technologies, cropping system based demonstrations, production & distribution of certified seeds of newly released varieties/hybrids, Integrated Nutrient and Pest Management techniques, improved farm implements/tools/resource conservation machineries, water saving devices, capacity building of farmers through trainings during cropping season and so on.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) had organized a Startup Conclave titled SUFALAM (Startup Forum for Aspiring Leaders and Mentors) on 13-14 February, 2024 at New Delhi to promote Startups in the food processing sector. The event had knowledge session, panel discussion, networking & pitching session along with exhibition showcasing novel products from the startups.

Inaugurating the three-day expo starting from Aug 3rd to 5th, 2024, Sunil Barthwal, Commerce Secretary unveiled the Report by APEDA on 'Study of Indian Organic Market and Export Promotion Strategy” which is a comprehensive study undertaken by CRISIL on Indian organic agriculture scenario, assessing the Indian Organic market, domestic trends and exports. Key challenges in the value chain and the promotion and branding strategy for exports along with the case studies and way forward for the industry.

India on Thursday said it has permitted the export of essential commodities, which are under the prohibited or restricted category, to Maldives during the fiscal from Kandla and Vishakhapatnam seaports also.

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has concluded its mango export season, shipping 822 Metric Tonnes (MT) of mangoes in 2024, a 20% increase from the previous year.

Despite a drop in its agriculture exports in 2023 to $51 billion from $55 billion in 2022, India maintained its position as world’s eighth largest exporter of agriculture products in the year as seven of the top ten exporting nations witnessed a decline, per figures collated by the WTO.