Union Agriculture Minister Advocates for Farmer-Centric Research and Modernization

During a press conference in Indore, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of developed agriculture and prosperous farmers for a developed India. He announced a 44% increase in food grain production over the past 11 years and introduced the 'Lab-to-Land' initiative to align agricultural research with farmers' needs. Future consultations will focus on major crops, and the government aims to enhance productivity through mechanization and disease-resistant varieties.

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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