Union Agriculture Minister Announces Meeting on Cotton Production

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced a special meeting to discuss cotton production, scheduled for July 11, 2025, in Coimbatore. The meeting aims to address the declining productivity of cotton, exacerbated by the TSV virus affecting BT cotton. The Minister has invited suggestions from farmers to enhance cotton productivity and quality, emphasizing the need for climate-resilient seeds and reduced input costs.

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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