Implements three-pronged strategy of biosecurity measures, strengthened surveillance and mandatory registration of poultry farms The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, A…
Balinee MPO, a shining example of PM’s women empowerment vision, said Lalan Singh Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Sin…
Millets are one of the key focus areas for enhanced branding and publicity in key global and domestic fairs in which APEDA participates The Department of Commerce, through the Agricultural & Processed Food Products E…
The milestone export of 30 MT jaggery marks direct FPO-led trade expansion In a significant boost to India’s agricultural exports, a consignment of 30 metric tonnes (MT) of GI-tagged jaggery from Muzaffarnagar, a region …
Dalle Chilly, also known as Fire Ball Chilly or Dalle Khursani, is renowned for its intense pungency, bright red colour, and high nutritional value The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authorit…
79 Rapid Analytical Food Testing (RAFT) kits approved by FSSAI To ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established in…
To ensure domestic availability, the government has taken measures to check exports using duty The Government of India has withdrawn the 20 per cent duty on onion export, effective from 1st April 2025. A notification to …
Bittu inaugurated a world-class food testing laboratory at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, Ravneet Singh Bittu, the Union Minister of State for Railways and …
India’s pavilion features a diverse selection of homegrown value-added products, including a variety of agricultural produce, processed foods and beverages The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development …
The State Governments were encouraged to foster collaborations with the DBT and establish State BioE3 Cells The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding …
MoFPI will host the biggest global food summit from September 25-28, 2025 Union Minister of FPI, Chirag Paswan, inaugurated the AAHAR-2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. While addressing the inaugural session of AAHAR-20…
Café starts serving budget-friendly and delicious food to passengers Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated Udaan Yatri Café at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad, m…
It aims to ensure genetic resources and food security for future generations During a post-budget webinar held via video conferencing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a Gene Bank will be established to conser…
Under White Revolution 2.0, the target should be to form a state-level union in every state and UT and milk unions in 80 per cent of the districts of the country Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah …
Shah expressed the need to reduce the import of pulses and boost domestic production Union Home Minister Amit Shah voiced concern over malnutrition and stunting among children in the western zone states, despite their pr…
R.R. Mathuria of M/s MKD Organic Farm Products, Uttar Pradesh, approached ICAR-CIPHET to acquire groundnut processing technology ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (ICAR-CIPHET) has success…
India to be the partner country of the year at BIOFACH 2026 In a celebration of India’s rich agricultural heritage and the growing demand for sustainable farming, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Devel…
This registration follows the recommendations of the Breed Registration Committee (BRC) of ICAR The ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources in Karnal has officially registered ten new indigenous breeds. These in…
This marks a breakthrough in expanding market access for Indian fresh produce In a significant milestone for India's agricultural exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)…
The consultation would prove instrumental in the identification of gaps, which can then be focused and deliberated upon to develop a robust mechanism of food safety Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, …
This collaboration seeks to enhance competitive advantage, market access, technical functions, and policy advocacy for the targeted commodity ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, signed a Memorandum of Underst…
Pan-India Surveillance of food products conducted by FSSAI, especially on staple foods and commodities prone to adulteration Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) through its regional offices and Stat…
The Board deliberated upon the opportunities and challenges, in farming, food and agriculture The First meeting of the reconstituted ICFA Board was moderated, under the Chairmanship of Suresh Prabhu, in New Delhi. The Bo…
In FY 2023-24, India’s exports of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables reached 123 countries The Department of Commerce through Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) provides financial assi…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of unlocking the potential of India’s marine sector. She announced that the government…
