Union Minister Emphasizes Ongoing Agricultural Campaign Success

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the continuation of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, highlighting its success in modernizing Indian agriculture and enhancing farmer welfare. The campaign has seen over 2,170 teams engage with more than 1.34 crore farmers across 1.42 lakh villages. Key initiatives include making Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) nodal agencies, increasing field engagement by scientists, and addressing issues like substandard seeds and pesticides. The campaign will be relaunched for the Rabi season, with a focus on inclusive outreach and farmer-driven policymaking.

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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