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…
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…
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has submitted a detailed representation to Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, urging recognition of the rice sector as…
