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Apr 02, 2025 News Image India’s wheat procurement season begins with 6 lt surplus on early purchase.
The wheat procurement season began on Tuesday with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) registering a lead of nearly 6 lakh tonnes (lt) compared with the last year due to early purchase staring from March 10 in Rajasthan.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 02, 2025 News Image West African parboiled rice prices fall 25% after export duty removal.
West African parboiled rice prices have fallen 25% over the past six months following India's removal of a 10% duty on exports. Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, assessed the price of PB 5% STX CFR Cotonou at $450/mt on March 31, down from $600/mt on Sept. 27.
 Source:  spglobal.com
Apr 01, 2025 News Image Nirmala Sitharaman to visit London from April 8-10; FTA talks may figure in meetings
Sitharaman is likely to hold a bilateral meeting with the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and other British ministers. Issues pertaining to the trade agreement and bilateral investment treaty (BIT) may also come up for discussions between the two, the official said.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 01, 2025 News Image From Farm to Retail: Make in India’s push for Food Processing Excellence
Agriculture sector forms the backbone of the India’s food processing industry, India being the largest producer of fruits, vegetables, millets, tea, and food grains as well as milk and livestock globally.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Apr 01, 2025 News Image India, US hold trade talks; to work towards negotiating first tranche of FTA
Representatives of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative held meeting in the national capital for four days beginning March 26 as a follow up to the two countries agreeing to expand bilateral trade to reach USD 500 billion by 2030, including through the conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Apr 01, 2025 News Image 60% wheat area sown under climate-resilient varieties: Govt in Rajya Sabha
Out of total wheat area planted in the country during 2024-25, more than 60 per cent of wheat area is under climate resilient varieties. These climate-resilient varieties show less reduction in yield under stress environments, he added.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Apr 01, 2025 News Image Tripura achieves record growth in potato cultivation with ARC technology
The State has made significant advancements in potato farming, and the introduction of ARC technology has led to increased yields. This initiative will contribute to Tripura's self-sufficiency in seed production, Nath said during the budget session in the State Legislative Assembly. Potato cultivation in Tripura dates back to the 17th century when European traders introduced it. However, the first major expansion occurred between 1940 and 1947, with the State adopting popular varieties like up-to-date Lalit, Kufri Jyoti and Kufri Sindhuri.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
Apr 01, 2025 News Image India, US eye $500 billion trade target: Sectoral talks in coming weeks to drive the next big leap
Sectoral expert-level engagements under the BTA will start virtually in the coming weeks and pave the path for an early negotiating round in person, the ministry said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 01, 2025 News Image Telangana begins exporting rice to the Philippines
Rice-surplus Telangana, which emerged as one of the top three rice-producing States in the country, has set its eyes on export opportunities to cash in on its huge rice reserves. To start with, it has exported its maiden consignment, comprising 12,500 tonnes of rice, to the Philippines on Monday.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 01, 2025 News Image India Fruit Exports Surge 47% in 5 Years: Govt
Replying to supplementaries during question hour, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said the free trade agreements with the UAE and Australia have also helped increase exports of fruits to the UAE and Australia by 27 per cent and six per cent, respectively.
 Source:  money.rediff.com