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ICAR-NBAGR registers 10 new livestock and poultry breeds

ICAR-NBAGR registers 10 new livestock and poultry breeds

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 include the Manah buffalo from

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APEDA facilitates sea shipments of Indian pomegranates to Australia

APEDA facilitates sea shipments of Indian pomegranates to Australia

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) in collaboration with AgroStar and

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Jadhav inaugurates first national stakeholder consultation by FSSAI 

Jadhav inaugurates first national stakeholder consultation by FSSAI 

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,

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ICAR-NRCG signs MoU with Indo-Fruits Development Council Pune

ICAR-NRCG signs MoU with Indo-Fruits Development Council Pune

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 Understanding with the Indo Fruits Development Council

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Government takes measures to stop food adulteration

Government takes measures to stop food adulteration

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 State/ Union Territories conducts regular surveillance,

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ICFA Board sets strategic direction for agri-food development

ICFA Board sets strategic direction for agri-food development

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 Board deliberated

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APEDA’s financial assistance schemes boost 47% surge in fruit and vegetable exports

APEDA’s financial assistance schemes boost 47% surge in fruit and vegetable exports

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 assistance to its member exporters of

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Union Budget 2025: New framework for sustainable development of fisheries

Union Budget 2025: New framework for sustainable development of fisheries

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 will introduce a framework for

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Union Budget 2025: Strengthen Sashakt Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 programs

Union Budget 2025: Strengthen Sashakt Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 programs

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored investment as the third engine of growth, focusing on people, the economy, and innovation. To support people, the government is

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Union Budget 2025: New National Institute of Food Technology in Bihar

Union Budget 2025: New National Institute of Food Technology in Bihar

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the government's commitment to strengthening food processing as part of its efforts to empower the poor. A National Institute of