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May 27, 2025 News Image Horticulture deserves better amid export hurdles and safety norms.
Horticulture has emerged as one of the key growth engines of Indian agriculture. The production of fruit, vegetables, and other horticultural crops has consistently outstripped that of food grains ever since 2011-12. This agricultural year, 2024-25 (July to June), the output of horticultural products is projected at 362 million tonnes, which is nearly 10 per cent higher than the anticipated food grain output of 331 million tonnes, though the land under horticulture is merely one-fourth of that under grain crops. Besides, annual growth in horticultural production has been around 8 per cent, against nearly 4 per cent in the case
 Source:  business-standard.com
May 27, 2025 News Image India's marine exports jump 18% in April amid US tariff clouds.
India’s marine products exports soared by almost 18 per cent in April this year, a month when the United States-- the largest importer of India’s seafood -- rattled the world with its sweeping tariffs only to hit the pause button later. While the marine exports rose by almost 18 per cent in dollar terms, it was 21 per cent in rupee terms in April when compared with the same month last year, data showed.
 Source:  business-standard.com
May 27, 2025 News Image Kenya vegetable exports to India surge on EU checks.
Kenyan exporters of vegetables turned to India as one of the alternative markets for their produce after the European Union tightened checks on chemical residues, locking out non-compliant supplies. Earnings from sales of fresh vegetables surged more than five times last year despite the value of total exports more than halving because of stricter checks by the 27-nation EU trading bloc.
 Source:  businessdailyafrica.com
May 27, 2025 News Image Taste of India: Dussehri, Chausa UP’s sweet ambassadors in Gulf.
The famed Dussehri and Chausa mangoes from Pratapgarh district have gained immense popularity in Dubai and Oman, captivating international consumers with their exceptional taste and aroma. Since their export began three years ago, demand has been growing steadily. This season, tons of these mangoes are set to be exported to meet the increasing demand from these countries. Mango farmers like Prabhakar Singh from Shahpur village and Avneesh Singh from Kunda, Pratapgarh, have found success in exporting their produce.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 27, 2025 News Image $8 billion and rising: How processed food exports can unlock growth for India in global food trade.
India’s agricultural exports reached $48 billion in FY24, solidifying its position as a major player in the global food trade. However, processed food exports, currently valued at $8 billion, offer significant headroom for growth, according to Deloitte & FICCI’s latest report ‘Spurring growth: Driving innovation and unlocking opportunities in the Indian food processing sector’.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 27, 2025 News Image India, US accelerate trade talks ahead of July deadline; officials from Washington likely to visit Delhi soon.
A team of US officials is expected to visit India in the coming weeks for the next round of negotiations on the proposed interim trade agreement between the two countries, according to sources cited by PTI. The visit comes at a critical juncture as both sides push to finalise the deal before the July 9 deadline.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
May 27, 2025 News Image Developed Agriculture Sankalp Abhiyan will be started across the country from 29th May - Shri Chouhan.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan's ' Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Padyatra ' reached Bijla Jod , Chanda Grahan Jod and Bhairunda villages of Budhni Assembly constituency on the second day today , where Shri Shivraj Singh discussed with the people present about the public welfare schemes of the Central Government. During the padyatra, Shri Chauhan first met the youth in Bijla Jod and interacted with them , during which he praised Operation Sindoor and the valor and valor of our armies. Then he also interacted with the beneficiaries of Street Vendor Scheme and Vishwakarma Scheme. After that, Shri Shivraj Singh reached Chanda Grahan Jod , where he interacted with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana , Water Harvesting and Jal Sanrakshan Yojana. At Bhairunda too, the Union Minister interacted with the beneficiaries about the schemes of the Centre including women empowerment. During the padyatra, Shri Shivraj Singh and wife Sadhana Singh also performed traditional tribal dance with bow and arrow in their hands.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 27, 2025 News Image India Participates in 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília.
India participated in the 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting held under the Chairship of Brazil on 21st May 2025 at the Itamaraty Palace, Brasília – Federal District. The overarching theme of the meeting was 'Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance'. The meeting witnessed the presence of Industry Ministers and representatives from all BRICS member countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, as well as newly inducted members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 27, 2025 News Image Amrapali mangoes from Dhenkanal exported to Europe.
Around 10 metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from Dhenkanal were exported to European markets, including UK and Italy, last week. With over 100 women mango farmers trained on export standards, the development is poised to transform local livelihood options through global trade, official sources said."Five metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes were shipped from Dhenkanal to England in the last three days.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 27, 2025 News Image India-US trade deal talks: US team to visit India in June; Goyal to meet export promotion councils Tuesday.
India’s trade negotiations with the US is entering the final leg, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal set to meet members of export promotion councils (EPCs) on Tuesday, and the US trade team likely to arrive in India next month for talks as New Delhi aim to wrap up negotiations by the end of the 90-day reciprocal tariffs pause, which ends on July 9, The Indian Express has learnt. The consultation meeting with EPCs is scheduled after Goyal led the Indian delegation to Washington last week, where he met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to advance trade talks. India is seeking the elimination of the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff and duty-free entry for labour-intensive export items such as textiles and footwear in the US.
 Source:  indianexpress.com