Agriculture Markets, Prices & Trade

Veteran agricultural scientist calls for next-generation GM technologies and science-based regulatory framework to restore India's global leadership in cotton production

APEDA has facilitated the first commercial export of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the UAE, opening new export opportunities for farmers and boosting the global recognition of the premium mango v...

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...

India's edible oil imports increased to 1.3 million tonnes in May, led by an 84% jump in palm oil imports as refiners capitalised on lower prices and improved margins.

Indian traders have begun exporting wheat for the first time in four years, as ample stocks, higher global prices and firmer freight rates have opened a window for them to make small shipments to buyers in Asia and the M...

The Supreme Court on Monday April 13th decided to examine a petition saying that the government should pay farmers at least the weighted average of the costs of production of various crops through the declaration of a pr...

Road transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday during the conclusion of the ‘Unnat Krishi Mahotsav’ said farmers must move from their traditional role as food producers to become providers of energy, food and hydrogen....

PepsiCo India’s Voices of Harvest 2025 honoured farmers and innovators driving sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, highlighting regenerative practices, digital tools and inclusive value-chain partnerships.

The article explains how the U.S. decision to exempt more than 200 agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs opens a promising window for Indian exporters, particularly in spices, tea, coffee and processed foods, whi...