Union Agriculture Minister Implements MSP Support for Sunflower and Gram Farmers

The Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved significant measures to ensure fair prices for farmers by sanctioning the procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes of sunflower in Karnataka and increasing gram procurement limits in Maharashtra. This initiative, worth over ₹4,886 crore, aims to protect farmers from distress sales and stabilize agricultural income.

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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