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May 16, 2025 News Image 'South African and Egyptian citrus continue to be the most popular in India'.
The consumer in India has a taste for domestically grown citrus, but certainly for imported varieties as well, says Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing of IG International: 'The citrus market in India is currently quite dynamic. We're seeing steady demand for imported citrus fruits, especially during the off-season for local produce. Domestically, Indian citrus varieties like kinnow and mosambi dominate, but there is a clear appetite for high-quality, seedless, and easy-peel imported citrus. The market has matured significantly, with consumers becoming more aware of taste, origin, and quality. Retail and modern trade are playing a key role in expanding this segment further.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
May 16, 2025 News Image Vietnam forecast to become world’s second-largest rice importer by 2025–26.
Vietnam is projected to become the world’s second – largest rice importer in 2025-26, coming only after the Philippines, as the country must ramp up imports to meet export demand amid falls in domestic production, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA estimates that Vietnam will import four million tonnes of rice in 2024-25 and 4.1 million tonnes in 2025-2026, while the Philippines – a traditional buyer or Vietnamese rice – is expected to remain the world’s largest importer of rice with demand at around 5.5 million tonnes annually.
 Source:  en.vietnamplus.vn
May 16, 2025 News Image India presents a big opportunity for US sorghum exports.
As trade tensions with China resurface, U.S. sorghum producers are bracing for impact and also looking ahead to new opportunities. Amy France, chair of the board of directors with National Sorghum Producers, says the sorghum sector is once again facing trade pressures — challenges that feel familiar but come with a new level of financial stress for producers.
 Source:  realagriculture.com
May 15, 2025 News Image Boosting bilateral trade: India, US move swiftly to ease apple, shrimp trade barriers amidst deal progress.
Both India and the United States are making significant headway in reducing bureaucratic obstacles affecting trade in various commodities between the two nations. Over the past two weeks, substantial developments have happened to streamline the import of American apples and other food products, whilst also addressing challenges faced in exporting Indian shrimp to the United States.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 15, 2025 News Image India's trade minister to lead delegation to US for trade talks, say sources.
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal will lead a trade delegation to the United States starting May 16 to advance trade negotiations, two government officials said on Tuesday, as both countries push for a bilateral trade pact. Goyal's visit follows U.S. Vice President JD Vance's trip to New Delhi last month and amid renewed efforts to secure a deal aimed at avoiding U.S. tariffs and to court President Donald Trump's administration.
 Source:  reuters.com
May 15, 2025 News Image India likely to export 24 million tonnes rice in 2025-26, says USDA.
India is likely to export around 24 million tonnes of rice in the 2025-26 marketing year, thus cornering around 40 per cent of the market share, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA follows a marketing year, which starts in October and ends in September, unlike the Indian financial year that runs from April to March.
 Source:  business-standard.com
May 15, 2025 News Image India eyes bumper basmati crop as short-duration variety acreage set to rise 10%.
India is set to solidify its status as the world’s largest basmati rice producer, with the acreage under short-duration basmati varieties expected to surge by up to 10% this Kharif season (June to October) — a shift driven by better prices, faster crop cycles, and rising export momentum. 'We are anticipating increase in area of short duration basmati varieties by 7-10% as farmers got remunerative price last year,' said Satish Goel, president, All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA).
 Source:  livemint.com
May 15, 2025 News Image Chhattisgarh's agriculture and rural development gets a boost with joint efforts of Center and State: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu deo Sai hold high-level review.
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Chief Minister, Shri Vishnu deo Sai, conducted a comprehensive review of the Panchayat & Rural Development and Agriculture departments' work at the Secretariat (Mahanadi Bhawan), Raipur, Chhattisgarh today. The meeting reviewed the effective implementation of state and central government schemes and discussed future development strategies.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 15, 2025 News Image Union Minister of Communications and Development of Northeastern region Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chairs curtain raiser event for Rising North East Investor Summit.
The Union Minister of Communications and Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired a press meet for the Rising North East Investor Summit today. Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of DoNER – Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Secretary, Ministry of DoNER – Shri Chanchal Kumar, ADG, PIB – Ms. Manisha Verma, Statistical Advisor, Ministry of DoNER – Shri Dharmvir Jha, and other senior officials of the Ministry were present at the event.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 15, 2025 News Image India, US working on new customs audit process to cut trade friction.
India and the US are working out a fresh customs audit process to minimise the rejection of consignments, lessen the number of certification and expedite movement of goods amid ongoing trade negotiation between the two nations. The customs representative from both sides met last week to introduce clearer protocols and auditing mechanisms in compliance with international trade standards, and at the same time to relax certification norms for seafood, and genetically modified agri produce, and processed food, ET has learnt.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com