SHOCKING: Apeda - You Need To See This

India has successfully shipped premium Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea freight, a first for commercial exports. This initiative by APEDA aims to boost cost-effective and sustainable horticultural exports. The consignment, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, met Singapore's stringent quality standards, fetching nearly double the domestic price for farmers. This marks…

Jharkhand has achieved a significant milestone with its first commercial export of fresh mangoes to the United Kingdom. APEDA facilitated the shipment of Amrapali mangoes from an all-women farmer producer company. This initiative connects local farmers directly to international markets, promising better returns and encouraging quality production. The export marks…

Punjab rice exporters criticize Centre's export restrictions on Basmati rice, citing potential financial losses. Union Commerce Ministry had directed APEDA to register contracts of US$1,200/metric tonne & above. Punjab Rice Millers & Exporters Association seeks meeting to find solution.

Government bans export of Basmati rice below $1,200/MT to prevent misclassification of non-Basmati white rice. APEDA to form committee to evaluate contracts below $1,200/MT. Centre imposed 20% export duty on par-boiled non-Basmati rice & banned export of broken rice in Sept 2022. Curbs impacting availability of foodgrains in African countries.

To give a boost to the export of horticulture products grown in North-Eastern (NE) states, the government is now up with a robust strategy to promote locally produced agricultural products to the international markets. Read further on Dynamite News: