Union Minister Approves Major Procurement Plans for Pulses and Oilseeds

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved significant procurement plans for pulses and oilseeds in Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh for the Kharif 2025–26 season, amounting to ₹15,095.83 crore. The plans include 100% procurement of moong, urad, and soybean in Telangana, arhar in Odisha, and substantial procurement in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The initiative aims to ensure better returns for farmers and promote self-reliance in agriculture.

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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