Inauguration of National Turmeric Board Headquarters in Telangana

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Turmeric Board headquarters in Nizamabad, Telangana, fulfilling a 40-year demand of turmeric farmers. The board aims to promote turmeric exports, eliminate middlemen, and establish a complete supply chain for packaging and marketing. The government targets $1 billion in turmeric exports by 2030, with farmers expected to receive higher prices for their produce. Turmeric's medicinal properties are highlighted, and initiatives for organic farming and cooperative exports are also introduced.

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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