New Delhi [India], July 5: India, one of the leading producers of Non-GMO soybeans, is taking significant steps to align with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandates full traceability and zero-deforestation sourcing for agricultural commodities like soy. The regula
"I am not only an Agriculture Minister, but also a farmer and farming is in my every breath. Today I sowed soybean myself by driving a tractor at ICAR - National Soybean Research Institute, Indore. Here a serious brainstorming is going on throughout the day with scientists and agricultural e
Pattaya [Thailand], June 26: The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) successfully hosted the 11th Annual Southeast Asia Aquaculture Feed Formulation Workshop from May 18-21, 2025, in Pattaya, Thailand. The event brought together commercial aquafeed formulators and global experts to strengthe
The Union Minister said on Tuesday that the goal of the campaign is to farming production, reduce costs for farmers and stock up on the country's vegetable and fruit reserves
On May 30, 2025, the government announced a reduction in the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on key imported crude edible oils -- Crude Palm Oil (CPO), Crude Soybean Oil, and Crude Sunflower Oil -- lowering it from 20 per cent to 10 per cent.
Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], June 18: The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) today commemorates three decades of partnership between U.S. Soy and Vietnam at a milestone event in Ho Chi Minh City. The special event, titled "USSEC 30th Anniversary in Vietnam: Sustainable Solutions with U.S. So
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: Kikkoman is leveraging one of Japan's most beloved cultural exports - Manga - to convey the unique features of Kikkoman Soy Sauce to the owners of India's more than 1.5 million restaurants. Apart from owners, chefs, line/junior chefs, cooks, and culinar
From bustling village markets to growing food processing units, women entrepreneurs in Manipur are transforming the local economy while preserving the region's rich biodiversity. Leading this inspiring movement is Catherine Soyamphi, a young entrepreneur from Lungshang village in Ukhrul dist
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22: April marks the annual global celebration of Soy Month, a tribute to the versatile and nutritious and protein packed superfood - Soy. The dedicated protein awareness campaign, the 'Right to Protein' has kickstarted celebrations for Soy Month, emphasizi
Union Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is on a visit to Brazil to attend 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers where he stressed on promoting production and export of soya in India.
India is the world's second-largest consumer and number one vegetable oil importer, and it meets 60 per cent of its needs through imports. A large part of this is palm oil and soy oil and their derivatives.