Dr. Jitendra Singh Advocates for Agri-Tech Adoption to Enhance India's GDP

At the 96th Annual General Meeting of the ICAR Society, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for rapid adoption of agricultural technology to boost India's economy. He highlighted the importance of collaboration among stakeholders and breaking down silos in the agriculture sector. Success stories like the Lavender Revolution and advancements in biotechnology were showcased as examples of how new-age farming is transforming agriculture in India. The Minister called for more informal interactions among state agriculture ministers to facilitate real-time innovation sharing.

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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