Agriculture & Commodities

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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying
Ministry of Food Processing Industries

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Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)
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Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Department of Fertilizers
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Department of Fisheries
Department of Consumer Affairs
Department of Food and Public Distribution

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Agriculture & Commodities

Tur/Arhar Dal reported drop of 2.87%

February 22, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on Tur/Arhar Dal reported drop of 2.87%

Centre’s initiatives leading to decline in prices of pulses; Tur/Arhar Dal reported drop of 2.87% in All India Wholesale Price; Centre allows import of Tur, Urad and Moong under ‘Free category’ w.e.f May 15, 2021 to ensure smooth and seamless imports […]

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India’s exports increase by 36.76% y-o-y in January, 2022

February 15, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on India’s exports increase by 36.76% y-o-y in January, 2022

India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 61.41 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 36.76 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 38.90 per cent over January 2020. Overall imports in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 67.76 Billion, exhibiting a slower rate of growth of 30.54 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 30.19 per cent over January 2020 […]

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Exports of millets to increase exponentially in New Markets

February 8, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on Exports of millets to increase exponentially in New Markets

Exports of millets to increase exponentially as Indian exporters find new markets; Government working aggressively to facilitate and boost exports; India is the fifth largest exporter of millets; In 2020-21, India’s millets exports were valued at USD 26.97 million […]

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Export Control outreach for Startup Companies

February 2, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on Export Control outreach for Startup Companies

The Ministry of External Affairs, in cooperation with the Indian Chamber of Commerce organised an outreach programme on Export Controls focusing on start-ups in various sectors of the economy. The outreach was aimed at enhancing awareness about regulations for export of sensitive, dual-use goods and technology. About 200 industries and enterprises including several start-ups companies participated in the webinar.
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India-Israel to enhance cooperation in agri sector

January 28, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on India-Israel to enhance cooperation in agri sector

Israeli Ambassador to India Shri Naor Gilon called on the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan on 27th January 2022. Welcoming the Ambassador, Shri Tomar congratulated him on taking over as the Ambassador of Israel to India. Shri Tomar expressed happiness on the completion of 30 years of diplomatic relations between India and Israel. The Minister expressed satisfaction at the functioning of 29 Centers of Excellence in 12 States which are producing more than 25 million vegetable plants, over 387 thousand quality fruit plants and can train more than 1.2 lakh farmers per year. […]

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Beekeeping National Level Conference held

January 25, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on Beekeeping National Level Conference held

National Level Conference on Beekeeping Sector held; National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) aims to create a network of honey testing labs covering all parts of the country; NAFED is creating 65 FPOs of beekeepers/ Honey Processors […]

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USDA approvs Mango Exports from the North East of India

January 11, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on USDA approvs Mango Exports from the North East of India

The Central Government has secured the approval of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for export of Indian mangoes to USA in the new season. Consumers in the United States (US) would now have access to excellent quality mangoes from India. […]

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APEDA pushes for Honey Exports

January 5, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on APEDA pushes for Honey Exports

APEDA working in collaboration with state governments, farmers and others to boost honey exports; APEDA supporting farmers to explores new markets for natural honey exports; currently 80% of exports go to United States […]

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6 ODOP launched by FPI Ministry

January 5, 2022 News Desk Comments Off on 6 ODOP launched by FPI Ministry

Six One District One Product brands launched under the PMFME scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries; Amrit Phal, Cori Gold, Kashmiri Mantra, Madhu Mantra, Somdana, & Whole Wheat Cookies of Dilli Bakes launched under the Scheme […]

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SOPs for use of Drone in Crop Protection released

December 21, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on SOPs for use of Drone in Crop Protection released

Union Agriculture Minister releases Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for use of Drone in Pesticide Application for Crop Protection and for spraying Soil and Crop Nutrients; Drone Technology is useful for Agriculture and will benefit Farmers: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar […]

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Fishery and Piggery fattening in the North East

December 15, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Fishery and Piggery fattening in the North East

North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, have approved the project of “Promotion of Fishery and Piggery fattening in the North East India” at a project cost of Rs. 490.82 lakhs […]

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Agri-export conference cum Buyer Seller Meet organized

December 5, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Agri-export conference cum Buyer Seller Meet organized

For harnessing agricultural and processed food products exports potential from the eastern Uttar Pradesh also referred as Purvanchal, APEDA organized ‘Agri-Export Conference cum Buyer Seller Meet’ at Mirzapur, where Union Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel and more than 700 farmers, exporters and farmers attended the conference. […]

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India’s Agri exports sees 13% growth

December 4, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on India’s Agri exports sees 13% growth

India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products witness an increase of more than 13 per cent in the first eight months of current fiscal notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic […]

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Govt to push Crop Diversification

December 1, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Govt to push Crop Diversification

Government of India has advised all State Governments to encourage farmers for crop diversification; There exists a transparent & uniform Policy for procurement by Govt. Agencies across the country: Centre […]

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Export Oriented Policies of Government have created eco-system for export led growth

November 26, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Export Oriented Policies of Government have created eco-system for export led growth

This is the right time to increase our exports – says MoS Finance Bhagwat Karad; Assures all support from Banks at the Banking Conclave on Exports in Mumbai; “Export Oriented Policies of Government have created eco-system for export led growth” – Minister […]

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India records 15% rise in Agri and FPI Exports

November 19, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on India records 15% rise in Agri and FPI Exports

India records close to 15% rise in export of agricultural and processed food products in April-October; APEDA exports up by 14.7% to $11.6 Billion in first seven months of current FY from $10.1 Billion over corresponding period last FY […]

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First fisheries business incubator launched in Gurugram

November 16, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on First fisheries business incubator launched in Gurugram

Country’s first fisheries business incubator launched in Haryana’s Gurugram costing Rs. 3.23 crore; Govt. eyeing 22 million tonnes of fish production and Rs one lakh crore export by 2025; Incubation Unit to be a milestone for future for the fisheries sector being promoted under PMMSY: Minister […]

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Farmers to get Credit Card facility

November 15, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Farmers to get Credit Card facility

Nationwide AHDF KCC campaign launched for providing Kisan Credit Card facility to all eligible Animal Husbandry,Dairy and Fishery Farmers; Three-month long campaign launched by FAHD Minister Shri ParshottamRupala as a part of AazadiKaAmritMahostav […]

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Cabinet approves reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2021-22

November 10, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Cabinet approves reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2021-22

-Cabinet approves reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2021-22 under JPM Act, 1987
-Compulsorily 100% foodgrains and 20% of sugar to be packed in jute bags
-Relief to 3,70,000 workers employed in jute mills and ancillary units a well as support the livelihood of around 40 lakh farmer families […]

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APEDA organised 75 programmes for farmers in Basmati growing states

November 10, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on APEDA organised 75 programmes for farmers in Basmati growing states

For boosting exports of quality production of aromatic and long grain Basmati rice, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)’ arm Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has taken innovative steps to sensitize farmers involved in the cultivation of Basmati rice in the key growing regions about adoption of good agricultural practices. […]

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Xarvio SCOUTING chatbot service for farmers

October 25, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Xarvio SCOUTING chatbot service for farmers

BASF Digital Farming launches free xarvio® SCOUTING chatbot service in India to aid farmers and advisors
– Chatbot service is free of charge and accessible via a dedicated WhatsApp channel
– Service provides farmers and advisors with access to fast, convenient in field problem identification for unknown weeds and diseases
– New chatbot service supports 11 Indian languages
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Women play a decisive role in ensuring Food Security and Preserving local Agro-Biodiversity

October 22, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Women play a decisive role in ensuring Food Security and Preserving local Agro-Biodiversity

The Government pushes the agenda of ‘Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture’ by way of earmarking funds for women under various schemes/programmes; Women play a decisive role in ensuring Food Security and Preserving local Agro-Biodiversity, says Shri Kailash Chaudhary […]

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APEDA signs MoU with Uttarakhan Agri Univ to boost agri-exports

October 14, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on APEDA signs MoU with Uttarakhan Agri Univ to boost agri-exports

For strengthening the agricultural products value chain through building synergy with various institutions of repute, the Agricultural and Processed food Products Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. […]

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Indian exports for Sep 21 sees USD 54.06B

October 14, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Indian exports for Sep 21 sees USD 54.06B

India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in September 2021* are estimated to be USD 54.06 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 21.44 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 26.03 per cent over September 2019. Overall imports in September 2021* are estimated to be USD 68.49Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 70.00 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 44.11 per cent over September 2019. […]

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APEDA signs MoU with ICAR-CCRI

October 11, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on APEDA signs MoU with ICAR-CCRI

APEDA signs MoU with ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur for boosting exports of citrus and its valued-added products; MoU aims at promoting products specific clusters, expanding export basket & destinations through global market linkage. […]

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Edible oil price drops

October 8, 2021 News Desk Comments Off on Edible oil price drops

Domestic Retail and Wholesale prices of edible oils dropped in India except that of Mustard Oil; High prices of edible oils in international market fluctuates domestic market […]