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Mar 11, 2025 News Image Odisha Exports 1 MT Green Papaya to London on International Women's Day.
In a significant milestone on International Women's Day, 1 metric ton (MT) of locally grown premium quality Green Papaya from Dhenkanal, Odisha was flagged off for export to London, United Kingdom at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose international airport, Kolkata. The green papayas were grown by women farmer members of Saptasajya Agro Producer Company Ltd., Dhenkanal. With support from the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and Palladium Consulting India Private Limited, the FPO successfully facilitated the first-ever shipment of Green Papaya to London. Green Papaya from Odisha has a significant competitive advantage in export markets owing to its nutritional value, distinct flavour, availability, and low cost of production.
 Source:  smestreet.in
Mar 11, 2025 News Image DGFT exempts certificate of inspection for export of basmati, non-basmati rice to Europe except UK.
India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice. A notification has been issued in this regard on Monday which said that exports to other European countries, barring the five, are exempt from this requirement for six months.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Resumption of broken rice exports to boost growth in west Africa, Indonesia markets.
The government’s move to lift the ban on broken rice exports — the last of the restrictions on the shipments of the grain — is likely to aid market expansion in west African countries, including Gambia, Benin and Senegal, and Indonesia in the next fiscal, according to exporters. They said that prior to the ban, which was imposed in September 2022, India used to ship 1-2 million tonne (MT) annually. Since then, it had ceded the market to Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image US pushes for grand trade pact with India, wants access to agri market.
The US on Friday pitched for a macro, large and grand trade agreement with India, and not ‘product-by-product’ arrangement, to boost bilateral ties between the two countries. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said India needed to open its agriculture market, emphasising it could not be 'off the table' when the country was negotiating with its largest trading partner.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image New Delhi considers restoring High Commissioner to Canada to reset ties.
The government is considering restoring its High Commissioner to Canada, sources said, in signs that the exit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from office could signal a thaw in bilateral ties that have been virtually frozen since 2023 over the Nijjar case. Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s (CSIS) chief Daniel Rogers is also set to visit India next week to attend a meeting of intelligence chiefs hosted by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
 Source:  thehindu.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image NZ PM Luxon to visit India on March 16-20 to boost trade, ties.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, will embark on an official visit to India from March 16 to 20. This visit marks Luxon’s first trip to India in his current capacity and is expected to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
 Source:  newindian.in
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare releases Second Advance Estimates of Production of major agricultural crops (Kharif & Rabi) for 2024-25.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released Second Advance Estimates of production of Major Agricultural Crops (Kharif & Rabi) for the year 2024-25. Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while approving and releasing the data on major agricultural crops, stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government is continuously working towards the development of agricultural sector. He highlighted that the Ministry of Agriculture is providing assistance and encouragement to farmers through various schemes, resulting in a record increase in agricultural crop production.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Want to consolidate trade ties with India: Italian Agriculture Minister.
Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida has called for the consolidation of reciprocal trade relations with India, highlighting the very strong relationship between the two governments. His remarks came against the backdrop of the two-day 'Vinitaly' trade promotion fair India Roadshow that began on Saturday.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Mauritius can be used as a gateway by Indian investors for Africa, says country's Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful.
Noting that Mauritius has a special bond with India and a very long historical relationship, country's Foreign Affairs Minister Dhananjay Ramful has said that preparations are 'unique and special' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the country and Indian investors can use Mauritius 'as a gateway to Africa'.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Goyal to discuss trade issues with export councils on Mar 13 amid Trump tariff threat.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will on Thursday hold discussions with export promotion councils on trade issues amid the threat of imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, an industry official said In the meeting, exporters are expected to raise issues pertaining to the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US, the official added.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com