The development of the blueberry sector in India over the past several years has been marked by substantial growth, driven by increasing consumer demand, technological advancements, and government support, says Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing of IG International: 'Acknowledging the significant market opportunities, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare has recognized a variety of globally in-demand exotic fruits, including blueberries, as commercially valuable. Consequently, the ministry has instructed state horticulture departments to increase the cultivation areas dedicated to these fruits.'

India and Kuwait on Sunday elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Kuwaiti leadership focused on a roadmap to expand cooperation in areas such as defence, energy, trade, investment and technology.

The Centre and state governments are working on a new scheme to help farmers transport the farm produce to other states and markets, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Monday. Speaking on the occasion of the platinum jubilee of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (AERC), Singh said: '...the central government is working on a new scheme to deliver the farmers' products to distant places,' according to an official statement.

Wooden packaging has been a cornerstone of agriculture and related industries for years, valued for its durability, recyclability, and eco-friendliness. In India, the growing demand for sustainable, efficient packaging solutions has sparked innovative advancements that go beyond just function-they are revolutionising the environmental impact of wooden packaging. These innovations are transforming traditional practices, unlocking new possibilities for improved storage, transportation, and export of agricultural products. 

India and Indonesia have strengthened their economic partnership, with bilateral trade touching US$29.4 billion in FY2023-24. Indonesia is India’s eighth-largest trading partner, while India ranks as the second-largest buyer of Indonesian coal and crude palm oil. According to a Rubix Data Sciences report, this underscores the strategic importance of the relationship.

In a fresh turn towards progressive farming in Odisha, several farmers in Koraput district have shifted from traditional crops and turned to cultivating the queen of berries, with several acres of farmland now being dedicated to growing the prized fruit.

With political turmoil escalating and economic pressures mounting, Bangladesh's interim government has decided to secure its food supplies by purchasing 50,000 tonnes of rice from India.