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Why Indian agricultural exports are facing rising scrutiny abroad
Japan's suspension of mango imports, China's rejection of rice shipments, and Europe's tightened spice checks are exposing gaps in India's quality control and certification systems. Farmers and experts say fragmented supply chains, limited lab capacity, and slow adoption of traceability standards are undermining a sector that employs 42% of the workforce but accounts for just 2.4% of global agricultural exports.