Monday, 2 March 2026
IREF urges shift to FOB contracts as freight, insurance and price volatility risks intensify across Middle East trade corridor The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has issued a detailed strategic…
Indian farmers have welcomed the decision, with the Government of India clearly stating that the move is aimed at protecting their interests India has imposed a 30 per cent import…
With zero-duty access for marine products, selective gains in horticulture and processed foods, and continued safeguards for dairy and staples, the agreement strikes a balance between global market expansion and…
Deal reflects rising U.S. demand for premium Indian basmati and signals strengthening bilateral agri-trade momentum In a development that underscores renewed depth in India–U.S. agricultural trade, the Indian Rice Exporters…
Engages 2,000+ barley farmers through the SmartBarley program across key growing states- Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. AB InBev India today marked the 6th Annual Barley Growers Day in Chomu,…
Image Source: FAO/Kurt Arrigo All too often the seafood we eat is not what it says on the menu, potentially posing health and environmental risks Fish fraud, in a variety…
Caught between food diplomacy and brand dilution, basmati’s future depends on policy stability, traceability, and premium positioning Few crops embody India’s agricultural heritage and global ambition like basmati rice. Long-grained…
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), clarifies the potential impact of the recently announced indication that Indian-made goods may be subject to an 18 per cent tariff, compared with the earlier 25…
Union Budget 2026 introduces a major reform for the fisheries sector, allowing fish caught by Indian vessels in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to be duty-free. Additionally, the produce from…
Industry leaders say improved market access under the proposed pact could unlock premium European demand for Basmati rice and high-value horticulture, boosting farmer incomes and export-led growth The proposed EU–India…
The export has enabled farmers to realise nearly 50 per cent higher prices compared to local markets, reinforcing the income-enhancing potential of structured agri-exports. Odisha’s farmers have taken a significant…
Significant elimination of agri-food tariffs, opening India’s vast market to European farmers and food producers The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA)…
Escalating civil unrest and widespread protests in Iran are beginning to disrupt India’s rice export flows to the region, triggering a sharp softening of Basmati prices in domestic markets and…
India’s agri-export ecosystem is getting a startup-focused push The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce, has launched BHARATI—an integrated initiative designed to…
