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Chouhan urges states to boost efforts under National Mission on Edible Oils

Chouhan urges states to boost efforts under National Mission on Edible Oils

Chouhan emphasises the need for states to prioritise achieving their plantation targets by addressing bottlenecks and mobilising available resources The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged all states to intensify

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India’s processed food exports reach 23% in 2024

India’s processed food exports reach 23% in 2024

The sector has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows totalling $6.793 billion from April 2014 to March 2024 The share of processed food exports within agri-food exports has significantly increased, rising from 13.7 per

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India aims to conserve camels and unlock potential of camel milk industry

India aims to conserve camels and unlock potential of camel milk industry

Stakeholder workshop on strengthening camel milk value chain in India organised in Bikaner as part of International Year of Camelids The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids. The Department of

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ICAR-CMFRI launches PMMSY project for stock enhancement of dwindling short neck clam

ICAR-CMFRI launches PMMSY project for stock enhancement of dwindling short neck clam

The release focuses on replenishing clam resources, supporting local fishermen, and boosting export potential ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute released three million short-neck clam seeds into Kerala's Ashtamudi Lake under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada

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India’s milk market stable with low inflation rates in November

India’s milk market stable with low inflation rates in November

Dairy Federations urged to boost participation in midday meal and ICDS programs for greater impact Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), stated that the milk supply in India remains

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Bharat brand sells over 1.235 million tonnes of Bharat chana dal

Bharat brand sells over 1.235 million tonnes of Bharat chana dal

The Bharat Dal program was launched in July 2023, converting chana stocks from the price stabilisation buffer into Bharat Chana Dal The Government of India has seen a significant increase in consumer demand for its

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In food and beverages category 533 consumer complaints registered across India in two years

In food and beverages category 533 consumer complaints registered across India in two years

 Uttar Pradesh tops list with 112 Cases A total of 533 consumer complaints were registered in the food and beverages category across various consumer commissions in the last two years, according to a written statement

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India’s rice exports up by 95% in November 24

India’s rice exports up by 95% in November 24

Marine products saw an increase of 17.82 per cent, with values jumping from $0.64 billion in November 2023 to $0.76 billion in November 2024 India's exports saw significant growth across various categories in November 2024

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Govt approves Rs 59 Cr for tuna exports project in Andaman and Nicobar

Govt approves Rs 59 Cr for tuna exports project in Andaman and Nicobar

This funding is aimed at developing fisheries and enhancing infrastructure for tuna fisheries in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India

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Total of 284 cold chain projects operational in India

Total of 284 cold chain projects operational in India

A total of 399 cold chain projects have been approved under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana Since its inception in 2008 until October 31,