Union Minister Holds Gram Chaupal in Gorakhpur

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted a 'Gram Chaupal' in Dumri Khurd, Gorakhpur, engaging with farmers and local representatives. He emphasized the importance of diversifying agriculture with animal husbandry, fisheries, and beekeeping. Chouhan highlighted government initiatives to increase crop production, improve seed quality, and reduce costs, while also announcing increased Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for various crops and reduced GST rates on agricultural machinery, benefiting farmers directly.

Source: Original Link

Read more

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