From value addition and cold chains to MSMEs and culinary tourism, SAPLING Dialogue 2026 ends with a call for a concrete action plan to transform South Asia’s food economyKey HighlightsSAPLING Dialogue 2026 concluded in Ahmedabad with a call for a concrete action plan for the
India showcases its food processing growth story as policymakers, global institutions and industry leaders push for stronger value chains, infrastructure and regional collaborationKey HighlightsThe World Bank Group says transforming South Asia's food systems can create millions of jobs and attract billions in investments.Agriculture in South
Ahmedabad hosts South Asian policy dialogue as government and global industry leaders discuss technology, investment and sustainable food systemsKey HighlightsThe SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026 was inaugurated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.The event is jointly hosted by the Ministry of
Government, industry and exporters come together in Visakhapatnam to strengthen seafood value chains, cold chain infrastructure and sustainable exportsKey HighlightsA National Workshop on Seafood Exports was held in Visakhapatnam to develop strategies for enhancing India's global seafood competitiveness.The government aims to increase seafood exports beyond
Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights India's agricultural growth, technology-driven farming and the role of women and youth as BRICS nations gather in IndoreKey HighlightsThe 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting commenced in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, bringing together member nations to strengthen agricultural cooperation.Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh
Higher production of fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices is expected to strengthen the foodservice, hotel and tourism ecosystem while supporting price stabilityKey HighlightsIndia's horticulture production is estimated to reach 3,777.76 lakh tonnes in 2025-26, up 1.9% from the previous year.Horticulture cultivation area is projected at
24x7 multilingual AI chatbot delivers free research-based guidance, aiming to strengthen oilseed production and benefit the food and edible oil industryKey HighlightsICAR has introduced ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’, India's first nationwide WhatsApp-based AI advisory service for oilseed farmers.The platform offers 24x7 free, multilingual, research-based guidance on
India-Nepal mango trade continues uninterrupted; over 2,000 MT exported in 2026, offering relief to fruit traders and the hospitality sectorKey HighlightsGovernment clarifies that Nepal has not banned or suspended imports of Indian mangoes.Nepal continues to issue import permits upon compliance with phytosanitary requirements.149 consignments totaling