European Commission updates HPAI restricted zones for poultry outbreaks
→Poultry operators in listed zones remain under HPAI movement-control measures
Agriculture
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India approves MSP increases for 14 Kharif crops for 2026–27 marketing season
→Agri procurement teams must update Kharif crop price floors for 2026–27
EU updates animal-disease vaccination controls for veterinary medicines
→Animal-health authorities must update vaccination-zone movement and waiting-period controls
EU updates poultry import zones for Canada and US after HPAI outbreaks
→EU poultry import teams must apply updated Canada and US HPAI zone controls
DGFT prohibits sugar exports until 30 September 2026
→Sugar exporters must stop new exports unless a DGFT carve-out applies
India's Cabinet Committee sets sugarcane FRP at ₹365 per quintal
→Sugar mills must price 2026-27 cane purchases under the FRP formula
India permits additional 25 LMT wheat exports under DGFT quota
→Exporters can ship up to 25 LMT additional wheat under DGFT quota allocation
EU permits expanded lidocaine use in piglets under residue rules
→Vets may use lidocaine injections in piglets under EU residue limits
India's Department of Fertilizers restricts surplus ammonia sales to fertiliser producers
→API procurement teams cannot source surplus ammonia from urea plants
India relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab and Chandigarh
→Procurement agencies must accept lower-quality wheat within new limits
India restricts glufosinate imports below ₹1,154/kg
→Low-priced herbicide imports cannot clear customs
India mandates certificates for rice exports to Europe
→Rice shipments to Europe require phytosanitary or APEDA certificates