Union Agriculture Minister Reviews Kharif Crop Progress

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting to assess the agriculture sector's progress, noting a 6.51 lakh hectare increase in Kharif sowing, bringing total coverage to 1,121.46 lakh hectares. The meeting highlighted stable rice and wheat stock levels, satisfactory reservoir storage, and positive trends in major crop sowing despite challenges in flood-affected areas. The Minister emphasized the need for timely fertilizer supply and coordination with relevant ministries.

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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