Central Government Approves Crop Procurement for Odisha Farmers

The Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has approved the procurement of five crops for farmers in Odisha, including moong, urad, groundnut, sunflower, and mustard, with a total Minimum Support Price value exceeding Rs. 1,428.31 crore. The approval, part of the PM-AASHA scheme, emphasizes transparent procurement directly from farmers and aims to enhance benefits for actual producers.

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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