Category: Food & Agriculture

Global Agriculture Market and Top Exporting and importing Countries
Dec 26

Global Agriculture Market Share, New Demand, Consumers, and Top Exporting and importing Countries

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I can provide a general overview of the global agriculture market, but please note that specific data, market share, and trends may have changed since then. For the most up-to-date information, it’s recommended to consult recent reports from reliable sources such as international trade organizations, agricultural agencies, and market research firms. Global Agriculture Market Overview: Market Size and Growth:The global agriculture market is a diverse and dynamic sector encompassing the production, Read Full Details…

Mar 09

How bad are the crops in Argentina?

Bad news follows bad news. Unfortunately, this is what the weather has been doing to Argentina’s agriculture during the 2022/2023 crop year. After being affected by La Niña for the third year in a row, key producing regions in the country are facing one of the worst droughts of the last four decades. Corn and soybean production is likely to be highly impacted by above-average temperatures and much below-average precipitation in 2023. According to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, current Read Full Details…

Mar 07

Global food prices decline further in January, cereal supplies still “likely to tighten,” says FAO

The benchmark index of international food commodity prices declined in January for the tenth consecutive month, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has revealed. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.2 points in January, 0.8% lower than the previous month and 17.9% below its peak in March 2022. The index tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities. The price indices for vegetable oils, dairy and sugar drove the January decline, while those Read Full Details…

Mar 01

The impact of recent South American free trade agreements on Australian agriculture

South America is becoming a major competitor for Australian agricultural products in Asian markets. The signing of 45 free trade agreements (FTAs) between South American and Asian markets over the past 10 years is increasing competition. At least 35 more agreements are under negotiation. Other factors include improved market access for South American products, increased agricultural production in South America and growing demand for imported food in Asia. In 2021–22, Chile and Peru accounted for approximately 6% of global table Read Full Details…

Feb 28

Agricultural and Process Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) participates in 28th edition of Gulfood 2023

Agricultural and Process Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) is participating in the 28th edition of Gulfood 2023 being held in UAE. In order to augment trade, India has been participating in GULFOOD which is a platform that connects food and beverage sectors around the globe, providing ample of opportunities to Indian exporters. Over the years APEDA has participated in Gulfood and brought a strong contingent of suppliers from Indian diaspora. In an area of appx 600 sq. mtr, more than Read Full Details…

Feb 15

Vietnam, China boost import-export activities of agricultural products

Accordingly, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development yesterday collaborated with the People’s Committee of Lang Son Province to host the conference. The People’s Committee of Lang Son Province said that although China has eased Covid-19 pandemic control on cargo import-export and customs clearance at the border gates, Vietnamese drivers have to show the Covid-19 test certificate via PCR method lengthening the waiting time at the gates and increasing costs. Besides, the Asia-Africa Market Department under the Ministry of Industry Read Full Details…

Feb 06

NASDA sets federal policy stances

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture set its federal policy focus for 2023. Seven issues were chosen as priorities: the 2023 farm bill, animal health, environmental regulations, food production and the supply chain, food safety, international trade and workforce development. “These issues were chosen for the organization’s 2023 focus as NASDA members see specific opportunities for progress regarding each of these areas to best serve farmers, ranchers and all communities across the nation,” said Ted McKinney, NASDA CEO. Read Full Details…

Jan 29

85 percent of flour mills shut after India restricted wheat export

The eight-month-long ban on the export of wheat by the Indian government has forced 80-85 percent of flour mills in Nepal to shut down. Flour producers said that the ban has also created a shortage of refined flour and wheat flour in the market. Dinesh Kumar Agrawal, senior vice president of the Nepal Flour Mills Association, said that domestically produced wheat is sufficient to operate a flour mill for five months only. “For the remaining months, producers are dependent on Read Full Details…

Jan 19

Orientation programme on export potential of agri-products conducted

Imphal, January 18 2023: An orientation programme on the topic ‘Export Potential of Agri-products and Documentation for FPCs’ was held today at the Farmers’ Convention Centre of the Green Foundation, Kwakeithel Awang Thiyam Leikai. The programme was jointly organised by the Green Foundation and IndoMyanmar Border Trade Union (IMBTU). The Green Foundation president Kh Rajendra; Officer on Special Duty, Export Import, Govt of Manipur, A Samananda; Project Officer MOVCDNER-Agri, Kh Nimai Chand and IMBTU president W Nabachandra graced the programme Read Full Details…