Kharif Crop Sowing Exceeds 1121 Lakh Hectares

As of October 3, 2025, the Kharif crop sowing area has surpassed 1121 lakh hectares, with significant increases in maize and urad sowing areas. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reports a 12% rise in maize sowing and a 6.5% growth in urad, indicating a positive trend in coarse cereals production.

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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