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Government Announces Annual Minimum Support Prices for 22 National Crop Varieties

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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has confirmed that each year the government establishes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 agricultural crops, following the recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP). This pricing structure ensures farmers a return of at least 1.5 times the cost of production, benefiting them through increased MSP since 2018. The program's impact can be seen in the procurement and MSP payments made to farmers over recent crop years.

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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