Trade outlookMarch 2026
What EU deforestation rules mean for Indian agri exporters
Due-diligence statements, geolocation data and the practical steps sourcing teams should take this season to stay shippable into Europe.
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Field notes from the trade desk.
Practical writing on sourcing, compliance and controlled-environment agriculture — for buyers, growers and anyone curious about how goods actually move.
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OriginFeb 2026
Inside a turmeric harvest in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Curing, polishing and curcumin testing — why the same field can produce two very different grades.
6 min
QualityFeb 2026
Reading a tea tasting sheet like a buyer
Liquor, briskness and leaf grade: a short glossary for importers moving beyond commodity CTC.
5 min
ComplianceJan 2026
NMR testing and the honey authenticity question
How adulteration is detected, and what documentation serious buyers should insist on.
7 min
CraftJan 2026
Handloom at scale without losing the hand
Working with artisan clusters on repeatable quality, lead times and honest labelling.
6 min
InnovationDec 2025
What controlled-environment growing can and cannot promise
How hydroponic and aeroponic systems are designed, and which claimed gains depend on the setup.
9 min
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