Canada allows market access to Indian banana and baby corn

India will soon start exporting banana and baby corn to Canada, after market access has been approved by the Canadian government. According to a statement by the ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare, market access for Indian banana and baby corn has been provided to Canada, following the negotiations between National Plant Protection Organisations of both countries. “Based on the technical information provided for fresh banana by India, Canada has approved banana for entry into Canada with immediate effect,” an official statement said. In a meeting held between the two representatives of India and Canada, It was decided that the export of fresh baby corn could commence this month after updation of relevant directive on plant protection import and domestic movement requirements for corn. The statement noted that a decision by Canada would immensely benefit the Indian farmers growing these crops and would also enhance India’s agricultural export earnings. Last year, for the ...