Union Agriculture Minister Advocates Swadeshi Movement at Independence Day Event

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with farmers at the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, urging them to support the Swadeshi movement to create employment. He emphasized the importance of local products and assured that no agreements would harm farmers' interests. Chouhan also announced upcoming visits by agricultural scientists to improve Rabi crop outcomes and highlighted the government's commitment to farmers' welfare.

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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