Uganda’s plan to boost agricultural exports by 2028

Uganda aims to enhance its non-oil export portfolio to reach a target of $6b by the year 2028. The array of products earmarked for increased international trade includes a diverse range from the agricultural and industrial sectors such as bananas, alongside other fruits and vegetables, and the promotion of tourism. This ambition was shared by […]

Indian grapes a hit in European markets, pushes exports up

It is said that absence of rain after November in the grape-growing belts of Nashik, Sangli and Pune has helped in the peak harvest season of January, February and March. Indian grapes have proved to be a success in the European markets with the produce fetching premium rates there. Vilas Shinde, chairman and managing director […]

Over 500 FPOs to participate in Samunnati’s FPO Conclave in Hyderabad on Sept 3-4

“Sustainable agriculture solutions” is the theme of this year’s FPO Conclave. Representatives of over 500 farmer producer organisations (FPOs) from across 20 States in the country will participate in the fourth edition of Samunnati’s FPO conclave in Hyderabad on September 3, 2024, and September 4, 2024. For more information click here.

“Grape production in India is almost 20% higher”

The production of one Indian farmer based co-operative is expected to grow by about 20% compared to the previous season, says Ganesh Kale, director of business development at Om Gayatri: “The progress of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good up until now, as far as production and packing goes. There are a couple […]

India’s kharif paddy, pulses acreage continues to gain

The area under paddy has increased by 5.6 per cent to 369.05 lakh hectares (lh) as of August 16 during the ongoing kharif season. It has taken the overall coverage under all kharif crops to 1,031.56 lh – up 2 per cent from a year ago, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare said on […]

Organic farmers demand individual certification at lower costs

Growers feel burdened by agencies charging over ₹1 lakh for a certificate The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Agency (Apeda), an arm of the Commerce Ministry, is unable to help farmers get certification for their organic produce at a lower cost. For more information click here.

PM Modi releases 109 climate-resilient seeds, engages with farmers

He suggested that Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) proactively inform farmers about benefits of new varieties being developed every month With the aim to enhance farm productivity as well as farmers’ income, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and bio-fortified crop varieties of 34 agricultural and 27 horticultural crops. Unlike other occasions, […]