Union Minister Launches ₹200-Crore Banana Cluster Project in Jalgaon

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a ₹200-crore investment in a 'Banana Cluster' in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, to enhance agricultural infrastructure and support banana farmers. The project aims to integrate Good Agricultural Practices, mechanisation, and provide subsidies under existing government schemes. Additionally, Chouhan urged farmers to adopt natural farming to improve soil health amidst concerns of declining organic carbon levels.

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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