Union Minister Inaugurates New Building at ICAR-IIMR and Announces Support for Farmers

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the administrative building at ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research in Ludhiana, Punjab. He interacted with stakeholders and announced financial support for flood-affected families and farmers, including ₹1.60 lakh for house reconstruction and ₹74 crore for free wheat seeds. The minister emphasized the importance of maize in agriculture and urged citizens to support 'Made in India' products.

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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