Inauguration of National Seeds Corporation's Advanced Seed Processing Plant

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a state-of-the-art seed processing plant in New Delhi and five additional plants across India. The new facilities aim to enhance seed quality and availability for farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. The launch of the 'Seed Management 2.0' system and an online seed booking platform was also announced to improve transparency and accessibility for farmers. The initiative is seen as a significant step towards a self-reliant agricultural system in India.

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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