Union Minister Reviews Cotton MSP Operations for Kharif Season 2025-26

Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh held a review meeting to assess the preparedness for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for cotton for the Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26. The government has established 550 procurement centres across major cotton-growing states and introduced a mobile app for farmer self-registration and slot booking. The aim is to ensure timely and transparent procurement while enhancing support for farmers through digital initiatives and local monitoring committees.

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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