India's overall mango production may increase by about 14 per cent to 24 million tonnes this year, ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture Director T Damodaran said on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department's forecast of a heat wave in April-May period may not have a significant impact on the mango yield, provided farmers take care of irrigation during May to reduce excessive fruit dropping, he said.

The government is rapidly implementing a comprehensive strategy to make the landlocked northeastern region an export hub for markets in Bangladesh and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations even as it negotiates a better free trade deal with the 10-nation Asean block, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

India is considering allowing duty-free imports of yellow peas for another month, until May, to drive down prices while bridging the demand-supply gap  tur (pigeon pea) and chana (gram), two officials said.

Director Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Jammu S. Arvinder Singh Reen visited the Controlled Conditioned Cropping Unit for mushroom cultivation located at village Chatha Gujran, Panchayat Karloop, in the sub-division of Marh, Jammu. The visit aimed to acknowledge the remarkable initiative taken by Aman Sharma, a young graduate entrepreneur from Village Marh, in establishing round the year mushroom cultivation unit just 45 days ago.

India's exports are defying global trade uncertainties, carving out new pathways and reaching unprecedented heights. Bolstered by bilateral agreements, free trade agreements (FTAs), and forays into unexplored territories like Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia, India has achieved an all-time high in exports, soaring to a remarkable USD figure.

Paradip Port Authority  (PPA’s) remarkable journey has reached new heights with the recent record-breaking achievement of clocking incredible 145.38 MMT cargo throughput in FY 2023-24 and thus-by nudged passed Deendayal Port, Kandla to emerge as the highest cargo handling major port of the country. For the first time in the 56 years history of operation, PPA has surpassed previous records, set by Deendayal Port. Paradip Port has also recorded growth of 10.02 million metric tonnes (7.4%) of traffic on YoY basis.

The food processing industry in India has experienced exponential growth, driven by factors such as a burgeoning population, urbanisation, changing lifestyles, and an increasing disposable income. As consumers seek convenient and value-added food products, the demand for processed foods has surged. This trend is evident across various segments, including snacks, ready-to-eat meals, dairy products, beverages, and more.