India organised its first-ever mango promotion events in Iceland, showcasing premium varieties including Dasheri, Chausa, Langra and Kesar, as APEDA and the Indian Embassy explored new export opportunities in the Nordic market.
The Government of India has extended MSP procurement for wheat, gram and masoor till July 8, 2026, and approved 6.18 lakh PMAY-G houses for Uttar Pradesh during a review meeting between Shivraj Singh Chouhan and CM Yogi Adityanath.
Four fertilizer-carrying ships have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing India’s fertilizer supply security and ensuring adequate availability for the ongoing Kharif season.
India-US trade talks have entered a crucial phase, with farmer groups urging the government to protect domestic agriculture from subsidised US imports. Concerns focus on market access, farm incomes, dairy, poultry and food security.
An experimental fish farming trial in Goa's Khazan lands has demonstrated the potential of multispecies aquaculture to enhance livelihoods, improve land use and support climate-resilient farming in coastal regions.
AIC CMD highlights universal crop insurance as essential for protecting farmers, managing risks, and building a resilient agricultural sector in India.
India ships its first dried whole egg powder from Odisha to Austria, opening new opportunities for value-added poultry exports and strengthening the country's presence in European food markets.
FAO has alerted Asian countries to the spread of the new Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) SAT1 virus and is supporting efforts to strengthen surveillance, diagnostics and outbreak preparedness.
Asia dominated global aquatic food production in 2024, contributing 76% of the world's output of aquatic animals and algae. FAO's latest report on aquaculture growth, led by China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, pushed global production to a record 235MT.
Experts at a biotechnology workshop in Ludhiana called for faster adoption of GM crops and gene-editing technologies in India to boost agricultural productivity, improve climate resilience, and ensure long-term food security.