Union Agriculture Minister Holds Key Meeting Amidst Global Crisis

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a high-level meeting to address agricultural stability amid global instability. Key discussions included ensuring a continuous fertilizer supply, accelerating the 'Farmer ID' project for transparency, combating black marketing, and coordinating with the Ministry of Petroleum to prevent shortages in seed, gas, and packaging materials. A 'Special Cell' was established for agricultural monitoring. The Minister stressed government commitment to resource delivery.

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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