Agriculture exports

Agri market analysis

• Draft Procedure for Export of Sesame Seeds to the US

  The purpose is to finalise the procedure for control of contamination of residues of pesticides in sesame seeds for export to the US.…

• Dirty Dozen 2024: Are Your Favorite Fruits on the List?

  As the concern for an increase in the use of pesticides in fresh produce is global, the EWG report states health risks and provides alternative sources for safe consumption.…

• Shifting Dynamics in U.S. Corn Exports: Navigating Market Trends and Environmental Challenges

  The surge in corn production within the U.S. has strengthened the competitiveness of American exporters, facilitating a central part away from traditional markets like China towards emerging opportunities in Mexico.…

• APEDA Expands Export Reach with Focus on ODOP and GI Products

  APEDA is tapping into new markets and organizing numerous flag-offs…

• India's Agrochemical Industry to Grow Over 9%: Professor Ramesh Chand, Niti Aayog Member

  “Since 2016, the growth of the agrochemical sector has jumped to 8-9% and the industry may be heading to attain a 10% growth rate, which is a miracle growth rate considering much of this growth rate has happened during the Covid-19 pandemic years when the…

• ACFI's 6th Annual General Meeting 2023 Discusses How to Make 'India Manufacturing and Export Hub of Agrochemicals'

  The Agro Chem Federation of India (ACFI) organised the 6th Annual General Meeting 2023 to discuss on the subject of "Making India the Manufacturing and Export Hub of Agrochemicals" on Wednesday, September 06, 2023.…

• Pomegranate Exports from India Resume to the US; 150 Boxes Shipped to New York

  As a part of the pilot project, 150 boxes of pomegranates were air-shipped to New York.…

• Indian Organic Certification Holds ‘Many Weakness’, Says European Union

  European Union has recently conducted an audit of organic food production in India and has found a few loopholes, including a lack of knowledge amongst farmers about organic farming practices.…

• India's coffee exports to grow by 2% in 2023-24 on rising demand: USDA forecast

  Trade sources do imply that present prices are limiting international buyers from placing large orders. According to the United States Department of Agriculture's local office in India, coffee exports from India are anticipated to increase by 2% in the marketing year 2023-24, which starts in…

• District-Level Agricultural Laboratories to Boost Export Standards

  According to a senior official from the directorate of industries, the laboratories will certify agricultural produce in accordance with the requirements set by the nations to whom the exports are destined.…

• Telangana's Agriculture Exports Skyrocketed by 40%, Crosses Rs 10,000 Crore Mark

  Jumped by 40% as a positive indication, Telangana exports crossed the mark of Rs 10,000 crores.…

• India’s Exports Set to Surge by $100 Billion in Next Year, Says Piyush Goyal

  The Indian government has launched a new foreign trade policy aimed at boosting e-commerce, internationalizing the rupee, and granting amnesty to exporters who have fallen short of their targets. The policy also aims to give a boost to "merchanting," which enables companies to buy products…

• West Bengal Opens Export Scope for Landless Betel-leaf Farmers

  According to sources, the decision to include more farms in the export process was made after an increase in betel leaf exports in the previous fiscal year.…

• Overwatering or Underwatering: How to Recognize and Fix Both?

  Overwatering and underwatering houseplants are the most common issue that most plant owners face. But how do you recognize that your plant is in trouble?…

• Agri Exports Grow By 12.6% in First 3 Quarters to Reach Record USD 20 Billion

  According to the latest data, agricultural produce exports through the APEDA reached a record $20 billion in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year, representing a 12.6% increase year on year, driven by higher global commodity prices and the farm sector's resilience.…

• APEDA to Train 1000 FPOs to Become Direct Exporters of Agri Produce

  In recent years, thousands of FPOs/FPCs have been established across numerous states, and the government aims to establish 10,000 FPOs by 2024.…

• Exports of Agricultural & Allied Products Increased Over 20% in FY 21-22: says Tomar

  Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed Parliament that agricultural and allied product exports have increased significantly in recent years.…

• "India's Exports of Agricultural & Processed Foods Rise By 16%": DGCI&S Data

  Exports of agricultural and processed food products increased by 16% in the current fiscal year's first eight months (April-November) compared to the same period in 2021-22.…

• Northeast India Witnesses Over 85% Agri Product Export Growth in Last 6 Years

  Over the last six years, agricultural exports from India's northeast region have increased by more than 85%, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.…

• India’s Coffee Exports Hits New Milestones, Reaches Rs. 3,312 Crores in Apr-Sep 2022

  India ranks among the top ten coffee-producing countries in the world, accounting for about 3% of global output in 2020. Indian coffee is regarded as one of the best on the planet and prompts a high premium in international markets due to its high quality.…

• India’s Rice Exports to Drop by 1.5 mt to 19.5 mt in 2023, says USDA

  According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), after reaching a record of 21mt of shipment this year, India’s rice export may drop to 19.5 mt in 2023.…

• Government Approves Export Policy for Wheat Flour

  The approval will now allow putting a limit on wheat flour export that would guarantee a curb on increasing prices of wheat flour & ensure food security…

• America Announces $100mn Initiative for Ukrainian Farmers to Strengthen Agricultural Exports

  According to the US State Department, Washington has remained Ukraine's largest supplier of aid and assistance since the conflict began on February 24. The agricultural assistance comes at a time when Russian missile strikes have completely destroyed harvest and crop fields, causing Ukrainian farmers to…

• Sri Lankan Political Crisis Hits India’s Onion & Sugar Exports

  Exporters referred to Sri Lanka as an extension of the Kolkata market when describing it as a significant market for Indian sugar. Sri Lanka's monthly consumption of 40,000–50,000 tonnes of Sugar, 90 per cent is come from India…

• Wheat, Rice, and Flour Exports from Kandla Port Delayed Due to Heavy Rainfall

  Post the ban on exports of wheat, a large quantity of the commodities has been lying in and outside Kandla port since the last week of May.…

• Gujarat Govt to Start Moong Procurement From July 21

  The moong procurement will be managed by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) through the State-appointed nodal agency Indiagro Consortium Producer Company Limited, a farmer producer organisation (FPO).…

• AP Govt Exports 120 Tonnes of Tobacco to US, Creates New Opportunities for Farmers

  Tobacco is primarily grown in India's southern states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, where the weather is favourable for the crop. Tobacco from India is known for its high quality, and the country ranks among the top revenue earners in the world.…

• Government Considers Allowing Some Exports of Raw Sugar

  According to official guidelines, a senior government official who requested anonymity remarked, "We are looking into it. "The idea pertaining to raw sugar is being considered."…

• Why the Export of White Onion is Constantly Declining?

  Despite the fact that 120 units in Mahuva are among the top exporters of dehydrated onion products, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has been ongoing since February, has hampered exports.…

• India Hemp Expo 2022 To Be Held From 13 -14 May in Delhi

  India Hemp Expo 2022 is expected to offer insightful discussions and presentations from eminent delegates, practitioners, and business experts across the globe on different aspects of the Hemp industry.…

• European Union Bans Cameroon's Agricultural Exports to EU

  Despite the compliance certifications, high levels of substances harmful to both humans and the environment, such as pesticide residues, fruit flies, and moulds, have been found in Cameroonian fruits and vegetables.…

• Indonesia’s Ban on Palm Oil Exports Raises Global Concerns

  Indonesia has announced a ban on its export of palm oil, with effect from April 28. The decision has been taken to curb the sharp rise in Indonesian palm oil prices and ensure the availability of food products at home.…

• Egypt Wheat Export: Cheap Indian Wheat Confronts Quality Checks & Expensive Freight Costs

  Indian wheat might be a cheaper choice for the largest importer Egypt, but it will have to overcome the country's agricultural ministry's quality requirements as well as higher freight expenses.…

• Indian Bananas & Baby Corn Get Permission to Enter in Canadian Market

  This decision by the Canadian government would benefit Indian farmers growing banana and baby corn crops while also increasing India's export earnings.…

• 50 Agricultural Products Matrix Created By Centre To Boost Exports In FY23

  According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, APEDA shipped $25.6 billion in agricultural and processed food goods, accounting for 51% of India's overall agriculture exports of $50 billion.…

• India Unleashes Diplomatic Power to End Imbroglio with Indonesia on Import of Agri Products

  Indonesian agriculture imports from India have come to a halt in recent days after the officials there prevented certification organisations located in India from receiving approval.…

• India's Agricultural Exports Reach a New High of USD 50 Billion

  The growth rate is remarkable because it exceeds the 17.66 percent growth rate, at $41.87 billion, achieved in 2020-21, and it has been achieved despite unprecedented logistical challenges such as high freight rates, container shortages, and so on. This accomplishment over the last two years…

• Season’s First Consignment of Alphonso and Kesar Mango Exported to Japan

  A mango festival is being organized in Tokyo, Japan as a part of Azadi ki Amrit Mahotsav, in collaboration with the Embassy of India, Japan & Invest India today, wherein, the Mango exhibition & tasting will be done at various outlets of Lawson supermarkets.…

• US Criticizes India's Rice Exports at WTO for Violation of “Bali Interim Decision”

  EU, UK, Thailand, Japan support US suggestion for consultation with India by invoking the special provision of `Bali interim decision’.…

• Government Imports Arecanut from UAE & Singapore

  Anupriya Patel, the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, said in a written response to Nalin Kumar Kateel, a member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada, that the country's areca nut production was around 15.63 lakh tonnes in 2020-21. During the fiscal year, the…

• Russia Bans Grains Export To Ex-Soviet Countries Until June 30

  "The agriculture ministry and the trade ministry have developed a draft government regulation that would impose a temporary restriction on exports of Russia's key grains from March 15 to June 30," the agriculture ministry said, according to Interfax.…

• DGFT Relaxes Foreign Trade Policy to Help Moong Importers

  According to DGFT, the import contracts should have been signed and payments made before February 11th. Contract details must be registered by March 15 at additional DGFT jurisdictional regional offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Ludhiana.…

• Russia-Ukraine Conflict to Have Impact on India’s Farming Sector, says Finance Minister

  Sitharaman told industry leaders at an event here that the Centre was aware of the situation and that conversations across Ministries were underway for a "full evaluation" of the situation.…

• Sanctions on Russia Not to Impact India's Export of Agriculture, Pharma & Petroleum Products: FIEO

  FIEO advises not to worry about exports of agriculture, petroleum products, and pharmaceuticals, in the midst of the Russia- Ukraine conflict.…

• US Agriculture Sector Braces for Fallout Due to Ukraine- Russia Conflict

  As the Russia- Ukraine crisis continues, the US agriculture sector faces a huge fallout including decreased export supply and price hikes.…

• Government of Maharashtra Launches Its Own Agriculture Export Policy

  In December 2018, the Indian government released its Agriculture Export Policy, instructing state governments to design their own. As a result, in May 2019, the state government formed a committee to develop the policy.…

• Commodity Exporters Raises Concern over Shipment Disruptions to US

  Concerned, the exporting community, which includes coir, seafood, spices, cashew, and other commodities, says the situation will worsen if there are disruptions, affecting shipments of several commodities from India.…

• Indian Pavilion to Exhibit Global Investment Opportunities in Agriculture and Allied sectors at EXPO 2020 Dubai

  On February 17, Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will inaugurate the 'Food, Agriculture and Livelihood' fortnight at the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai.…

• India's Wheat Shipment to Afghanistan via Pakistan to Begin Next Week

  India has been pitching for providing unimpeded humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the country. It has already announced plans to send 50,000 tonnes of wheat and medicines to Afghanistan by road transport through Pakistan.…

• Bangladesh- Top Export Destination for Indian Pomegranates

  According to Prabhakar Chandane, president of the All India Pomegranate Growers Association, the lack of export-ready fruit has seen Indian exporters' access to European markets dwindle over time. India exported 68,502.9 tonnes of the fruit last fiscal year, with 36,906.77 tonnes going to Bangladesh.…