25 Crore Soil Health Cards Distributed to Farmers

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced the distribution of 25 crore Soil Health Cards to promote balanced fertiliser usage and enhance credit access through Kisan Credit Cards. He highlighted the benefits of the PM-KISAN scheme, integration of 1,400 mandis with e-NAM for better market access, and the resilience of India's agricultural sector amid global challenges. Goyal emphasized the government's commitment to digital agriculture, value addition, and the future of farming in India under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link