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May 29, 2025 News Image Kashmir’s walnut Industry receives temporary relief as India shuts Attari-Wagah border.
India severing trade ties with Pakistan has brought cheer for Jammu and Kashmir’s walnut industry. On May 2, the Central government announced a blanket ban on the import of goods from Pakistan and shut the Attari-Wagah trade route. Among the affected commodities were dry fruits, including Afghan walnuts, which were being imported into India via Pakistan.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 29, 2025 News Image Cabinet extends interest subvention scheme for farmers.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for 2025-26. The government will allow 7.71 crore farmers to get short-term credit at subsidised rate of interest through Kisan Credit Card (KCC).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 28, 2025 News Image FSSAI notifies guidelines for recycled-PET material for beverage makers, labelling norms specified.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified guidelines specifying the accepted criteria for food-grade recycled PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) which can be used as food contact material by beverage makers. The guidelines, which specify various aspects of r-PET recycling, also introduced a new logo that will need to be displayed on labels along with information on the percentage of recycled PET material used in the packaging material. The food safety authority has said that this logo has been developed to ensure 'easy identification' and 'for the benefits of consumers'.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 28, 2025 News Image At SWASTH Workshop, MoFPI Secretary Advocates Tech-Driven Nutrition Tracking, Urges NIFTEM-K to Lead Innovation.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli), organized a one-day workshop titled SWASTH (Stakeholders Workshop on Actionable Strategies for Tackling HFSS and UPF). The workshop focused on 'Shedding Light on Science, Consumption, and Choices in Modern Food.'
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 28, 2025 News Image GI-Tagged Brinjal with High Yields and Higher Profits.
Ramnagar Bhanta, a distinctive variety of brinjal native to the Varanasi region of Uttar Pradesh, is more than just a crop—it is a symbol of cultural heritage, traditional farming, and culinary richness. Cultivated primarily in the districts of Varanasi, Mirzapur, Chandauli, and Sonbhadra, this winter-season vegetable is cherished for its unique taste, exceptional size, and remarkable nutritional benefits.
 Source:  krishijagran.com
May 28, 2025 News Image Trade pacts, Red Sea route resumption to aid India’s FY26 exports to $1 trn: FIEO.
India’s overall goods and services exports are expected to reach $1 trillion in FY26 aided by more trade agreements with key trade partners coming into force amid Indian export consignments having gradually started moving through the Red Sea route again, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said Tuesday. In 2024-25, India’s exports were $825 billion. FIEO President S C Ralhan said that merchandise exports will increase to $525-535 billion this fiscal from $437 billion, led by electronics, agriculture and petroleum products while services exports are seen rising to $465-475 billion from $387 billion.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 28, 2025 News Image Ludhiana farmer earns profit from organic wheat and promotes chemical-free agriculture.
Once a purchase manager in Abu Dhabi, 70-year-old Sucha Singh Pabla has traded corporate life for crop rows — and is now reaping rich rewards from organic farming in rural Punjab.Farming on 32 acres in Sherpur Bet, Machhiwara, Pabla cultivated organic wheat on 27 acres this year, harvesting nearly 200 quintals and earning about Rs.7 lakh — a 50% profit margin over input costs, he told The Times of India. What sets his approach apart is not just the yield, but the principle.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 28, 2025 News Image Air India ships 1000 tonnes of Indian mangoes to 31 countries in April.
Air India transported close to 1,000 tonnes of Indian mangoes in April 2025 to destinations across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, according to an official release. The movement reflects rising global demand for Indian mango varieties during the summer export season. The Indian airline shipped popular types of mangoes, such as Alphonso from Maharashtra and Safeda and Dussehri from Uttar Pradesh. According to the company statement, over 75% of the mangoes originated in Western India and were delivered to 43 destinations in 31 countries.
 Source:  stattimes.com
May 28, 2025 News Image US-India trade pact to open new market access and energise exports: Finmin report.
A successful US-India bilateral trade agreement could flip current headwinds into tailwinds, opening up new market access and energising exports, said a report by the finance ministry on Tuesday. India and the US are likely to agree on an interim trade agreement before July 8 with New Delhi pushing for full exemption from the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on domestic goods. The US on April 2 imposed an additional 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian goods but suspended it for 90 days till July 9. However, the 10 per cent baseline tariff imposed by America remains in place.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 28, 2025 News Image Application invited for Setting up of multi-product Food Irradiation units.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has invited proposals through Expression of Interest (EoI) dated 27.05.2025 under the Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (Cold Chain scheme) of PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA (PMKSY) from eligible entities (prospective entrepreneurs) across the country for setting up of multi product Food Irradiation units.
 Source:  pib.gov.in