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India and New Zealand signed a free trade deal on 27 April 2026 that opens most tariff lines but shields India's sensitive farm sectors.

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BRICS Grain Exchange: Why History Suggests Caution

Russia's BRICS grain exchange plan runs into clashing interests between exporters and big importers like China and India.

November 21, 2024

Thai Rice Trades at a Premium on China Deal Hopes and Currency Support

Thai rice trades over $70/t above its Asian rivals at about $430/t, lifted by China deal talks and a stronger baht.

December 31, 2025

Free Trade Agreements: How EU Safeguards Could Reshape Asia’s Rice Exports

An EU safeguard on Asian rice from January 2027 could cancel out India's FTA gains and squeeze Pakistan, Myanmar and Cambodia.

December 9, 2025

India’s Move to Assure Market Access to Canadian Pea Growers: What’s Behind It?

India is weighing long-term access for Canadian yellow peas as part of a reset with Ottawa, a hedge against food inflation.

December 1, 2025

Farmers Benefit from US-China Trade Talks and India’s Import Duty Decision

A US-China soybean deal lifted prices above $11/bushel as India restored its 30% yellow pea duty.

November 4, 2025

UK-India Free Trade Agreement Unlocks Major Opportunities for Indian Agriculture Sector

The UK-India trade deal gives duty-free access to over 95% of Indian farm goods, helping basmati, spices and coffee.

July 28, 2025

India-US Trade Deal 2024: 5 Exciting Opportunities Reshaping Global Agricultural Markets

Faster India-US trade talks could help Indian rice, shrimp and cashew exporters, but India won't open up farming.

April 28, 2025

Australia-India Trade Agreement Boosts Lentil Exports Under New Duty Structure

The ECTA lets Australia ship up to 150,000 t of lentils to India at half the 10% duty, with quarterly quotas that roll over.

April 16, 2025

India New Zealand FTA Agriculture Safeguards Shield 80 Million Dairy Farmers

India and New Zealand signed a free trade deal on 27 April 2026 that opens most tariff lines but shields India's sensitive farm sectors.

May 5, 2026

Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement Seals Bullish €1 Billion Tariff Win

After eight years of talks, Australia and the EU have signed a trade deal that changes farm market access between them.

March 31, 2026

Indian textile industry gains momentum from US trade deal

Indo-US deal offers phased tariff relief for Indian textiles, but raw material shortages and elevated cotton prices temper near-term gains.

February 10, 2026

Indo-US Trade Deal Impact Will Take Time to Materialise

Interim Indo-US deal signed, but practical agri trade impact will be gradual — India retained full safeguards on agriculture and dairy.

February 9, 2026

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