Launch of Climate-Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre in Gujarat

The Government has inaugurated a Climate-Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre at Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat, on December 21, 2024. Managed by SASMIRA, the centre aims to promote sustainable agro-textile practices through demonstrations, training, and awareness programs. It focuses on enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and improving climate resilience while increasing domestic demand for technical textiles. The centre features various agro-textile technologies and is equipped with IoT-based monitoring systems to track real-time agricultural conditions.

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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