New National Agriculture Policy Announced

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has unveiled a new national agriculture policy aimed at comprehensive growth in the sector. Key strategies include increasing crop productivity, reducing production costs, ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, promoting agricultural diversification, enhancing post-harvest infrastructure, and adapting to climate change. The Gross Value Added (GVA) growth rate for agriculture is projected at 4.6% for 2024-25. The policy addresses challenges such as climate change and global price volatility while supporting state-level initiatives.

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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