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19 Sep, 2024 News Image India permits fresh areca nut imports without MIP condition from Bhutan.

India has permitted import of fresh (green) areca nut without minimum import price condition from Bhutan through land customs stations (LCS) of Hatisar (Odisha) and Darranga (Assam) also, the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
19 Sep, 2024 News Image As onion exports resume, stranded trucks begin to leave ports & cross borders.
Onion exports have resumed after four days, following Central govt's update of its order in the customs department system.
Over 400 onion-laden trucks from Nashik were stuck at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust in Mumbai and the Indo-Bangladesh border, as well as other ports, since Saturday. The obstacle occurred as the Centre had not updated its Sept 13 order about the removal of Minimum Export Price (MEP) and the reduction in export duty in the customs department system.

 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
19 Sep, 2024 News Image Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces new initiatives for farmers in Bihar.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today announces new initiatives to the farmers of Bihar. Farmer friendly decisions were taken in the high level meeting of Agriculture Minister of Bihar Shri  Mangal Pandey with Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
19 Sep, 2024 News Image Exports may cross $825 billion this fiscal, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Wednesday said that India’s exports of goods and services are likely to cross $825 billion despite global challenges and that his ministry is meeting shipping industry on Thursday to discuss container shortages, skyrocketing freight rates and ways to reduce the impact of the Red Sea crisis.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
19 Sep, 2024 News Image Over 90 countries, 26 Indian States & UTs and 18 Central Ministries and allied government bodies to participate in World Food India 2024.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is set to host World Food India 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi  covering a vast area of 70,000 square meters. This highly anticipated global event from 19-22 September, 2024 will see participation from over 90 countries, 26 Indian States and Union Territories, and 18 Central Ministries and allied government bodies. The event promises to be a major convergence of innovation, technology, and sustainability in the food processing sector.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
18 Sep, 2024 News Image India to host 2nd edition of Global Food Regulators Summit from September 19-21.

India will host the second edition of Global Food Regulators Summit during September 19-21 in the national capital, where delegates of more than 70 countries will brainstorm on key regulations. The summit is being organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the aegis of the Union Health and Family Welfare ministry.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
18 Sep, 2024 News Image FSSAI cuts testing fee for samples in all categories for pan-India surveillance.

The FSSAI has decided to reduce the testing fee for analysis of food samples in all food categories for pan-India surveillance, which was being conducted by FSSAI headquarters.


 Source:  fnbnews.com
18 Sep, 2024 News Image ICAR Inks MoU with University of Melbourne for Agricultural Advancement.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the University of Melbourne, Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive agricultural innovation. The partnership aims to foster collaboration between the two institutions and address pressing challenges in the agricultural sector.  


 Source:  krishijagran.com
18 Sep, 2024 News Image Kharif crop sowing exceeds 1096 lakh hectares.

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 17th September 2024.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
18 Sep, 2024 News Image Himachal to Become First State to Formulate Horticulture Policy: CM Sukhu.
Himachal Pradesh is set to become the first state in India to formulate a Horticulture Policy, aimed at boosting the state’s horticultural produce and transforming it into the 'fruit bowl of India.' This was announced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during a review meeting of the H.P. Shiva Project in Shimla.
 

 Source:  thenewshimachal.com