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    Farmers Call Nationwide Protest on February 12 Over India-US Trade Deal

    Farmer organisations have indicated that the February 12 protest could mark the beginning of a sustained campaign if their demands are not met or if the trade agreement proceeds without further consultation.
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    India Showcases Expanding Agri-Food Strength at Gulfood 2026 with 161 Exhibitors

    Gulfood 2026, being held across the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, serves as a crucial platform for global food industry stakeholders, policymakers, and businesses.
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    APEDA Organises Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet to Strengthen Agri-Exports from Assam

    Over 30 exporters, nine importers and around 50 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) from Assam participated in the conclave, reflecting growing interest in the region’s export potential.
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    Agri-business

    Department of Fisheries’ Capacity-Building Drive Trains 22,000+ in Modern Aquaculture Skills

    The initiative’s cornerstone is the Training and Capacity Building Programme Calendar prepared by the National Fisheries Development Board in coordination with Indian Council of Agricultural Research fisheries institutes.
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    Sri Lankan Tea Workers’ Wage Crisis: Promises Fade as Exploitation Persists in 2025

    A production-based model, per September 2025 talks, could align incentives, but unions fear diluted guarantees. The government eyes hybrid funding, yet delays breed unrest.
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    Agri-business

    Government Pushes FPO-Hospitality Ties to Boost Incomes and Ensure Premium Supply

    If the framework is standardised nationally and backed with logistics, cold-chain infrastructure and digital procurement platforms, it could become a transformative element in India’s food-economy ecosystem.
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    Agri-business

    Sri Lanka: Price Controls on Rice Backfire, Thinktank Study Finds

    Advocata’s findings come at a critical time, as Sri Lanka continues to navigate post-crisis economic pressures.
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    Afghanistan

    Torkham Border Shutdown Enters 38th Day, Deepening Economic Strain Across Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade Route

    As the 38-day shutdown continues, both sides face mounting pressure. Unless the Torkham crossing reopens soon, the economic and human costs risk becoming permanent scars on bilateral trade.
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