https://www.agri-food-update.com2025-05-21 10:53:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/indian-spices-market-to-reach-inr-5-13-2539-crores-by-2033-driven-by-rising-demand-and-export-potentialThe Indian spices industry is poised for robust growth, with market projections estimating a valuation of INR 5,13,253.9 Crores by 2033, up from INR 2,00,643.7 Crores in 2024, according to the latest research report by IMARC Group. This expansion reflects a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.56% during the forecast period of 2025-20332025-05-20 10:58:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/vietnam-to-export-low-carbon-rice-to-japan-opens-new-era-in-green-agricultureVietnam is poised to enter the high-potential low-carbon rice market with its first-ever shipment of climate-friendly rice to Japan this May, marking a significant step forward in sustainable agriculture and international trade.2025-05-16 10:46:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/indonesia-s-rice-reserves-set-to-surpass-4-million-tonnes-marking-historic-highIndonesia's rice reserves are projected to exceed 4 million tonnes by the end of May 2025, achieving the highest level since the establishment of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in 1969. As of May 13, the reserves had already reached 3.7 million tonnes, reflecting a significant milestone in the nation's efforts to bolster food security .2025-05-08 11:06:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/coffee-market-dips-as-brazil-ups-production-outlook-vietnam-exports-slumpCoffee prices declined on Wednesday as expectations of a strong 2025 harvest in Brazil and a weakening Brazilian real weighed on the market, despite tightening global supplies and weather-related challenges in key producing countries.2025-05-07 11:06:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/vietnam-s-cashew-industry-stays-resilient-amid-global-headwindsVietnam’s cashew industry continues to display remarkable resilience and adaptability in 2025, holding its position as a global leader in the sector despite mounting trade challenges and shifting market dynamics.2025-05-05 10:36:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/vietnam-advances-sustainable-agriculture-through-new-land-policiesVietnam has introduced sweeping reforms in its 2024 Land Law to promote sustainable agricultural development, enhance land use efficiency, and empower farmers and agri-investors alike. With 84% of the country’s natural land designated as agricultural and nearly 62% of its population residing in rural areas, the land policy reforms mark a significant step in supporting the country’s agricultural transformation.2025-05-03 10:45:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/wheat-spoilage-fears-mount-in-punjab-as-over-60-lakh-tonnes-remain-unsold-in-mandisConcerns are mounting in Punjab over the potential spoilage of large quantities of wheat, as more than 60 lakh metric tons of the harvested crop remain unsold and exposed across various mandis (market yards) in the state. This backlog stems from sluggish lifting and transportation, triggering fears of quality degradation amid unseasonal rain and storm forecasts.2025-05-02 11:14:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/thai-exports-poised-to-expand-us-market-share-amid-us-china-trade-tensionsThailand has an opportunity to boost its exports to the United States as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to reshape global supply chains. According to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), several Thai products—especially from the agricultural and processed food sectors—are well-positioned to gain ground in the U.S. market, particularly as American importers seek alternatives to Chinese goods.2025-05-01 10:45:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/danone-s-second-coming-betting-big-on-nutrition-to-crack-the-indian-marketFrench food and beverage giant Danone is making a strategic return to the Indian market, this time with a sharper focus on nutrition. Having exited the dairy sector in 2017 after an underwhelming performance, Danone is now aiming to ride India’s growing demand for health-centric products through its nutrition portfolio — a move the company sees as essential for its long-term global growth ambitions.2025-04-29 11:20:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/global-rice-prices-firm-up-as-stocks-in-thailand-pakistan-decline-indian-market-faces-pressure-amid-chhattisgarh-tenderGlobal rice prices are witnessing an upward trend after hitting two-year lows, driven primarily by declining stock levels in key exporting nations like Thailand and Pakistan.2025-04-26 11:26:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/japan-to-boost-rice-imports-twentyfold-led-by-us-grain-amid-soaring-domestic-pricesJapan is poised to significantly increase its rice imports in fiscal year 2025, primarily sourcing from the United States, as the nation grapples with soaring domestic rice prices and ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S.2025-04-24 10:24:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/indonesia-declines-malaysia-s-rice-import-request-to-safeguard-domestic-reservesIndonesia has rejected a request from Malaysia to purchase rice, citing the need to preserve its domestic stockpile amid ongoing concerns over supply and climate uncertainty.2025-04-23 10:57:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/safe-project-launched-in-vietnam-a-sustainable-transformation-of-the-coffee-supply-chainVietnam has officially launched the SAFE (Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems) Project, marking a transformative step in the country’s coffee sector. This initiative, unveiled during a recent kick-off workshop, aims to align stakeholders across the coffee value chain toward a unified vision of sustainability, legality, and deforestation-free practices.2025-04-22 10:48:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/china-halts-us-soybean-and-corn-purchases-amid-rising-trade-tensions-and-tariff-retaliationChina has halted new purchases of U.S. soybeans and corn ahead of escalating trade tensions, marking a significant shift in agricultural trade dynamics. This move is part of China's broader retaliation against recent U.S. tariffs, which include a 10% duty on all Chinese imports. In response, China imposed additional tariffs on various U.S. agricultural products, including a 15% levy on corn, wheat, cotton, and chicken, and an extra 10% on soybeans, pork, beef, and dairy.2025-04-22 10:27:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/cocoa-surges-on-soaring-demand-and-supply-crunch-sugar-and-coffee-prices-slide-on-improved-crop-outlookCocoa prices have surged recently, driven by strong demand and ongoing supply concerns, while sugar and coffee markets have experienced declines due to improved weather conditions and shifting supply dynamics.2025-04-19 11:22:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/brazil-eyes-global-food-leadership-amid-us-china-trade-tensionsAs geopolitical friction intensifies between the United States and China, Brazil is seizing the moment to position itself as a leading force in global food security. The country’s Agriculture Minister, Carlos Fávaro, highlighted Brazil’s strategic opportunity during a press conference held after the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting on Thursday in Brasília.2025-04-19 11:12:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/pakistan-s-corn-sector-strengthens-on-poultry-rebound-and-rising-domestic-demandPakistan's corn sector is undergoing a strategic transformation. With production rebounding and domestic demand on the rise—especially from poultry and feed manufacturers—the crop is set to play a pivotal role in the country’s agricultural economy. The shift from export focus to domestic value chain development marks a turning point that could enhance food security, farmer income, and rural employment in the coming years.2025-04-18 11:06:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/bank-of-thailand-warns-trade-tariffs-to-hit-h2-exports-cuts-2025-gdp-forecast-below-25The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has issued a stark warning about the mounting risks to the Thai economy from escalating global trade tensions, particularly due to newly imposed tariffs by the United States and retaliatory moves by major economies. As a result, the central bank has lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast to below 2.5%, citing heightened uncertainty and a more challenging external environment.2025-04-17 15:51:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/vietnam-emerges-as-world-s-largest-exporter-of-cashew-nuts-shipping-450-000-tons-annuallyVietnam has emerged as the world's largest exporter of cashew nuts, supplying approximately 450,000 tons annually to major global markets including the United States, Europe, and India. The country's dominance in the global cashew trade is a result of its organized agricultural practices, advanced processing technology, and strong international trade networks.2025-04-16 11:12:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/brazil-s-ethanol-boom-reshapes-global-corn-marketBrazil is rapidly transforming its corn industry, driven by an unprecedented surge in corn-based ethanol production. According to Farmdoc Daily, this expansion is significantly increasing domestic corn consumption and is poised to reshape global corn trade flows in the years ahead.2025-04-16 11:02:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/brri-s-rice-transplanter-can-boost-harvests-by-10-15-slash-costs-for-farmersThe Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has unveiled promising results from the use of its Rice Transplanter cum Fertilizer Applicator, a mechanized planting solution that can increase rice yields by 10–15% and reduce production costs by 20–25%. The innovation was presented at a national technical workshop held at the BRRI headquarters in Gazipur.2025-04-14 11:34:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/trump-s-tariff-hikes-push-south-africa-to-rethink-agricultural-export-strategyThe South African government is urgently reassessing its agricultural export strategy after the United States imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 31% on South African products. Previously duty-free exports like citrus, wine, grapes, and nuts are now directly affected, shaking a sector that exported a record $13.7 billion in 2024, according to Trade Map.2025-04-14 11:02:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/patient-corn-bulls-reap-rewards-amid-tariff-turmoilNAPERVILLE, Illinois, April 13 – After weathering the worst downturn in over a year, bullish investors in the corn market are finally seeing a payoff. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures surged 6.5% last week, marking the strongest five-day rally since late 2023.2025-04-13 14:53:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/onion-prices-surge-tenfold-in-uzbekistan-amid-shrinking-farmlands-and-supply-shortagesUzbekistan is facing an alarming surge in onion prices, with market rates rising as much as tenfold compared to the same period in 2024. The dramatic price increase is being largely attributed to a significant reduction in cultivated land allocated for onions, combined with supply chain disruptions and unfavorable weather conditions.2025-04-12 13:13:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/india-eyes-strategic-investment-opportunities-in-angola-amidst-rising-trade-surplusAngola has emerged as the top African country with the highest trade surplus with India, currently standing at USD 3.12 billion, driven primarily by India’s substantial crude oil imports from the southern African nation. With this growing trade relationship, experts and policymakers are now urging strategic Indian investments in key sectors of Angola’s economy to enhance trade equity, strengthen bilateral ties, and secure long-term supply chains.2025-04-12 11:03:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/george-emerges-as-exciting-new-avocado-growing-region-in-south-africaSouth Africa’s avocado industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with the traditionally subtropical fruit now thriving in the temperate southern regions. The town of George, located in the scenic Garden Route of the Western Cape, is fast becoming a major hotspot for avocado cultivation.2025-04-12 10:48:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/sweden-s-fika-culture-faces-jolt-as-coffee-prices-soar-40-amid-climate-and-supply-woesSweden's cherished tradition of fika—a social coffee break often accompanied by pastries—is facing challenges due to a significant surge in coffee prices. Over the past year, coffee prices in Sweden have increased by up to 40%, impacting both consumers and the café culture integral to Swedish society.2025-04-11 11:05:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/india-eyes-export-gains-amid-us-china-trade-war-government-identifies-key-opportunitiesIndia is actively exploring export opportunities arising from the recent U.S.-China trade tensions. The U.S. has imposed significant tariffs on Chinese goods, creating a potential market gap that Indian exporters aim to fill.2025-04-10 11:12:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/european-union-cashew-nut-imports-soar-as-indian-shipments-rise-8India’s cashew exports saw a modest 8% increase in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, buoyed by a sharp rise in European Union (EU) imports. The surge in demand from the EU has provided a welcome boost to Indian exporters amid evolving global trade dynamics.2025-04-09 11:23:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/indian-wheat-prices-begin-to-soften-on-hopes-of-higher-productionWheat prices have started to decline across India’s Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) yards, as new crop arrivals pick up momentum and production estimates point to a bumper harvest. Traders and industry insiders attribute the softening trend to higher-than-expected output and improved crop quality, easing earlier concerns about adverse weather impacts.2025-04-08 10:59:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/vietnam-s-rice-industry-balances-export-growth-and-domestic-supply-amid-global-demand-surgeVietnam’s rice industry is at a crossroads, weighing the need to expand exports against concerns of insufficient domestic supply. At the seminar “Positioning Vietnamese Rice in the New Era,” organized by the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), Chairman Do Ha Nam highlighted that rice exports surged to over 9.18 million tons in 2024, up from 7.5 million tons in 2022, generating $5.7 billion in revenue. The first quarter of 2025 already saw 2.25 million tons exported — a 2% year-on-year increase.2025-04-08 10:39:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/tariffs-on-cocoa-growers-boost-europe-s-chocolatiers-pressure-us-industryThe recent imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on major cocoa-producing countries is poised to disrupt the global chocolate industry, potentially giving European chocolatiers a competitive advantage over their U.S. counterparts.2025-04-06 10:34:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/brazil-s-soybean-exports-disrupted-by-amazon-protestsThis crisis highlights a broader tension in Brazil between economic expansion, especially in agribusiness, and the protection of Indigenous rights and the Amazon ecosystem. While Brazil remains the world's largest soybean exporter, events like this serve as a stark reminder that supply chains are vulnerable to social and environmental flashpoints.2025-04-06 10:18:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/kew-gardens-leads-the-charge-in-climate-resilient-coffee-researchAs the global coffee industry grapples with the growing impact of climate change, scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are at the forefront of research aimed at safeguarding the future of one of the world’s most beloved beverages. Their focus: developing climate-resilient, drought-tolerant coffee varieties to replace vulnerable strains such as arabica and robusta.2025-04-05 12:57:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/china-imposes-34-tariff-on-us-goods-in-major-trade-retaliationChina’s Ministry of Finance has announced a 34% retaliatory tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 10, in response to new duties imposed earlier this week by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. According to state media outlet Xinhua, the Chinese government called on the United States to immediately cancel its unilateral tariff measures and resolve differences through “equal, respectful and mutually beneficial”2025-04-04 11:29:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/global-cocoa-coffee-and-sugar-prices-drop-amid-trump-s-tariff-announcementWorld cocoa, coffee, and sugar prices fell on Wednesday as investors reacted to former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose heavy tariffs on U.S. imports, raising concerns about a potential decline in chocolate and coffee demand in one of the world's largest consumer markets.2025-04-04 10:40:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/trump-tariffs-indian-cashew-set-to-gain-in-us-as-vietnam-faces-higher-dutyThe recent 26% tariff imposed by former US President Donald Trump is expected to boost the competitiveness of Indian cashews in the United States market, giving a significant price advantage over Vietnam. However, exporters warn that the long-term outlook may present increased competition from African producers, who face lower duties.2025-04-03 10:30:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/kerala-s-black-pepper-output-drops-25-in-a-decade-due-to-pests-floodsKerala's black pepper production has seen a sharp decline over the past decade, with an estimated drop of 8-10% in yield, according to Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This information was revealed in response to a question raised by M.P. Abdussamad Samadani in the Lok Sabha.2025-04-02 15:24:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/india-exports-795-lakh-tonnes-of-broken-rice-for-ethanol-production-till-march-25-of-fy25India has exported 198.65 lakh tonnes of rice by March 25 in the last fiscal year, surpassing the 163.58 lakh tonnes shipped during the entire 2023-24 financial year. Among this, 7.95 lakh tonnes of broken rice were exported, which is also being used as a feedstock for ethanol production.2025-04-02 11:16:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/as-drought-strains-brazil-s-coffee-crop-prices-surge-but-solutions-existIn the coffee-growing heartland of Brazil, once-flourishing plantations are now turning dry and brittle as an unrelenting drought grips the region. As the world's largest coffee producer faces one of its most challenging growing seasons in recent history, fears of supply shortages are escalating, causing coffee prices to surge globally.2025-04-01 10:58:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/rajasthan-s-mustard-production-likely-to-decline-due-to-lower-sowing-in-2024-25-seasonRajasthan, India’s largest mustard-producing state, is expected to witness a decline in mustard production during the 2024-25 Rabi season, primarily due to lower sowing area and unfavorable weather conditions. The state, which contributes 45-49% to India’s total mustard output, is estimated to produce 5.5 million tonnes (mt) this year, down from 6.2 mt produced last year, as per data from the state agriculture department.2025-03-31 11:06:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/china-s-growing-livestock-farming-boosts-oilseed-imports-intensifying-global-competitionBeijing, March 31, 2025: China’s expanding livestock farming is driving a surge in oilseed imports, making the country a dominant player in the global oilseed market. As the largest importer of soybeans and a major buyer of rapeseed and sunflower products, China’s influence on global prices is increasing, putting it in direct competition with the European Union (EU).2025-03-31 10:45:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/60-of-wheat-area-sown-under-climate-resilient-varieties-boosting-record-production-govtThe government informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday that over 60% of the wheat area sown during the 2024-25 rabi (winter) season was under climate-resilient varieties. Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Ramnath Thakur, made this announcement in a written reply, emphasizing the increasing use of improved wheat varieties that withstand changing climatic conditions.2025-03-28 13:50:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/india-s-maize-exports-decline-sharply-amid-surging-domestic-demandWith rising domestic demand and a supply shortfall on the horizon, India’s maize market is expected to remain tight in the coming months. High prices, coupled with increasing ethanol and feed consumption, could continue to restrict exports, while imports might play a more prominent role in meeting the shortfall. The government may need to strike a balance between ensuring domestic food security and maintaining competitiveness in the global maize trade.2025-03-28 11:12:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/global-coffee-prices-surge-to-multi-year-highs-amid-climate-challenges-and-supply-disruptionsGlobal coffee prices soared to their highest levels in years in 2024, rising by 38.8% compared to the previous year’s average, primarily driven by adverse weather conditions affecting key coffee-producing countries, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).2025-03-27 11:03:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/state-support-for-russian-agriculture-to-exceed-500-billion-rubles-in-2025Moscow, March 26 (Interfax) — Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that state support for the country's agricultural sector will exceed 500 billion rubles in 2025, as part of efforts to boost domestic production and control rising food prices.2025-03-27 10:52:00https://www.agri-food-update.com/article-5/india-mandates-weekly-wheat-stock-reporting-to-prevent-market-speculationThe Indian government has announced a mandatory weekly wheat stock reporting requirement for traders, wholesalers, retailers, and processors across all states and Union territories, effective April 1, 2025. 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