Even as Kerala government announced a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 16 vegetables and fruits, the decision has been taken with a pinch of salt by many of the state’s growers.
As shipping lines have increased freight rates by 50 – 60% since March for almost all trade lanes out of India, they are now being accused of forming a cartel by shippers.
The Bombay High Court directed the Mumbai Customs Authorities to allow a consignment of onions—about 108 containers—which was held up after the Central government banned the export of the commodity on September 14, to be exported.
With the increased demand for guavas, several farmers around Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, are shifting to its cultivation in the upland areas in the district.
The export of essential Indian agri commodities for the cumulative period of April-September, 2020 has increased by 43.4% as compared to the same period last year.
Last week, Kerala state officials announced a minimum support price for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables with effect from November 1. The state will procure the produce when prices drop below cost of production.
According to senior ministry officials, Indian Railways is considering linking its Kisan Trains to more locations producing seasonal fruits and vegetables to benefit small farmers.
Indian exporters and officials have stated that exports of vegetables has risen to about 20% more than the pre-Covid levels, helped by demand from West Asia and Europe and lower air freight.
Nine global freight carriers shipped 181 tons of Pomegranates to 12 overseas destinations from Kemegowda internatational airport (KIA) on Bengaluru ‘s northern outskirts from April to August.
The Punjab government has decided to use advanced certification technology, including barcodes and QR codes, to ensure that farmers get genuine seeds of various crops.
As potato prices have gone up over the past couple of weeks, the West Bengal Government has decided to take stock of daily release of potatoes from some 460 cold storages across the state.
