Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews Agricultural Innovations at ICAR-CIAE

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering in Bhopal, emphasizing the need for farmer-friendly technologies and mechanization. He reviewed the institute's recent work, including a tractor-operated plastic mulch layer-cum-planter designed to reduce labor and costs in agricultural operations. The new technology aims to enhance efficiency and support smallholder farmers, aligning with the Viksit Bharat Abhiyan initiative.

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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