May 9, 2026
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India Marks Historic Milestone with First Commercial Export of MD 2 Pineapples to UAE

India Marks Historic Milestone with First Commercial Export of MD 2 Pineapples to UAE

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Expanding Horizons for Indian Horticulture In a significant development for India’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully facilitated the first commercial export consignment of MD 2 variety pineapples to the United Arab Emirates this week. This inaugural shipment marks a strategic pivot in India’s export portfolio, transitioning from…

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APEDA Extends Deadline for Organic Farmer Verification to July 3

APEDA Extends Deadline for Organic Farmer Verification to July 3

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Extension of Verification Mandate The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has officially extended the deadline for the 100% physical verification of Indian organic farmers to July 3, 2026. This administrative decision marks the second extension granted for the process, which initially commenced on November 3, 2025, to bolster the credibility of…

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APEDA Launches Massive Basmati Acreage Audit Amidst Geographical Indication Disputes

APEDA Launches Massive Basmati Acreage Audit Amidst Geographical Indication Disputes

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has announced a comprehensive survey covering 4 million hectares of land to verify Basmati cultivation, a move that effectively doubles the scope of its current tracking parameters. This initiative, launched this month across major rice-producing states in India, seeks to reconcile significant discrepancies between official…

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