Kharif Crop Coverage Update 2025-26

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reports that sowing for Kharif 2025-26 is ongoing, with no advance estimates yet released. The government continues to support farmers through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for crop insurance and the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission to enhance food production. Year-on-year data shows fluctuations in area sown and crop production for major Kharif crops over the past three years, with specific insights into rice, maize, and cotton among others.

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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