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Apr 30, 2025 News Image Global rice price heads up as Thailand, Pakistan stocks drop.
Rice prices have begun to rise after falling to two-year lows in the global market, as stocks with some exporters such as Thailand and Pakistan have declined. 'Prices have begun to rise over the past couple of days, particularly in Thailand, as stocks have declined,' said Rajesh Jain Paharia, a New Delhi-based exporter.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 30, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal meets business leaders in London to boost India-UK investment and trade ties.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's meetings in London, focused on boosting investment ties and strengthening bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom. Goyal is on a two-day visit to London for a series of discussions aimed at deepening economic cooperation.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 30, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal explores avenues for greater collaboration with UK.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who is in London on a two-day visit, focused on bilateral trade and investment ties during his interaction with a range of senior business leaders to explore the potential for greater collaborations with the UK. After a meeting with UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to advance the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, Goyal held talks with Revolut Chair Martin Gilbert with a fintech focus and De Beers Group CEO Al Cook with a focus on 'global trends in the gems and jewellery sector' on Monday.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 30, 2025 News Image India, Netherlands discuss ways to address trade barriers, logistics issues.
India and the Netherlands have discussed ways to advance strategic economic cooperation, foster policy alignment and address trade barriers to facilitate smoother market access for Indian and Dutch businesses. The issues were taken up during commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal’s visit to Netherlands from April 24–26 April to advance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two sides.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 29, 2025 News Image APEDA and Odisha Govt Organise Capacity Building Workshop in Bhubaneswar to Boost State’s Agricultural Exports.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Government of Odisha jointly organized a workshop and capacity building program aimed at increasing the export of agricultural products from Odisha. The event took place at Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Hall, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, on April 25, 2025. The workshop featured over 10 stalls showcasing Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), women agripreneurs, government departments, and exporters from across the state. A variety of geographical indication (GI) tagged and specialty products were exhibited, including Koraput Kalajeera Rice, Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal, Ganjam Kewda Flower Products, Koraput Coffee, Kandhamal Haldi Powder, Kendrapara Rasabali, Salepur Rasagolla, Khajuri Gud, Dhenkanal Magaji Ladoo, and Mayurbhanj Kai Chutney.
 Source:  krishijagran.com
Apr 29, 2025 News Image Rwanda’s rice imports top $300m: Will local farmers cash in.
Rwanda’s annual rice imports surged from 417,862 tonnes in 2023, to 508,852 tonnes in 2024 – implying a 21 per cent rise – according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This rise pushed the import bill from $238.9 million to $317.2 million, marking a 32 per cent jump. The national demand went up from 504,649 tonnes in 2023 to 596,938 tonnes in 2024.
 Source:  newtimes.co.rw
Apr 29, 2025 News Image PM Modi how Kerala’s saffron and Karnataka’s apple farms are changing the face of Indian agriculture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative and urged citizens across the country to actively participate in the campaign by planting trees in the name of their mothers. He also shared inspiring examples from Ahmedabad, Kinnaur, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Kerala, where people have successfully cultivated trees and crops in challenging climate conditions.
 Source:  english.mathrubhumi.com
Apr 29, 2025 News Image India-US trade deal: PM Modi will never compromise interests of our farmers, says Suresh Prabhu.
As India and the US negotiate a trade deal, concerns arise about potential US demands for access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors. However, Suresh Prabhu, Chairman of Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will protect the interests of the Indian farmers. In a freewheeling chat with ET Digital, former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu also highlights the need for careful management of genetically modified (GM) technologies, which can boost agricultural productivity but also pose ecological risks. While GM tech could help address India's food security challenges, Prabhu stresses the importance of thorough scientific and ecological research to understand its implications before implementation.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 29, 2025 News Image Gadchiroli to seek GI tag for unique ‘collector mango’ grown in Sironcha.
Gadchiroli is promoting the ‘Collector mango' as the district's own brand of mangoes. The agriculture department in the Maoist-affected Gadchiroli is planning to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for a variety of mango grown in Sironcha, a remote tehsil of the district. It's called the Collector mango. The story goes that the fruit was introduced to farmers in Gadchiroli by a British-time collector, named Glassford, giving it the name. During the Raj, Gadchiroli was part of the Upper Godavari district, which covered parts of present-day Telangana as well.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Apr 29, 2025 News Image India and UK intensify push for trade agreement amid US tariff threats; Goyal in UK to resolve sticking points.
Union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, arrived in London on Monday for two days of high-level talks aimed at accelerating the progress of the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA). The discussions highlight both countries' determination to strengthen their economic relationship, particularly amid the challenges posed by the current global trade environment, which has been reeling under tariff hikes announced by US President Donald Trump.
 Source:  livemint.com