New Delhi: The country’s wheat exports more than doubled to USD 1.48 billion during April-September 2022-23 as compared to the year-ago period, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday. The exports stood at USD 630 million in the year-ago period. Though the government banned wheat exports in May, some shipments are allowed to meet food security … Read more
Amid reports of Turkey rejecting an Indian wheat consignment on quality concerns, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey on Thursday said the government has sought details from the Turkish authorities on the matter as the concerned exporter has claimed that the shipment of 60,000 tonnes had all the required clearances. Meanwhile, after India banned wheat exports on … Read more
The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is co-organising the 36th edition of Asia’s biggest B2B international food and hospitality fair AAHAR 2022 in association with the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO). The four day fair will commence on April 26 and will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Keeping … Read more
New Delhi: In the midst of farmer agitation India on Wednesday launched a digital interface for foreign investors and players to connect with farmers directly. MEA’s first ever economic diplomacy portal that was launched by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will boost incomes of the farming community as it will enable them to connect with the … Read more
For the layperson who enjoys Basmati rice as part of a traditional Indian meal, this issue may be a little difficult to decode from a legal standpoint. GI tag for Basmati rice: ‘Basmati’ and Madhya Pradesh’s basmati farmers are now in the legal spotlight! On Monday, the Supreme Court has issued a notice on a … Read more