Assessing the Impact of Crop Damage on Agricultural Growth in 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has reported a significant impact of hydro-meteorological disasters on crop production during the 2025 monsoon season. Despite challenges, the estimated kharif foodgrain production for 2025-26 has reached a record 1733.30 LMT, marking a 2.28% increase from the previous year. The management of natural calamities primarily rests with the states, supported financially and logistically by the central government. The National Disaster Response Fund provides additional assistance for severe disasters, assessed by an Inter-Ministerial Central Team. The report also highlights varying crop areas affected across states, and the implementation of insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

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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