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Diageo India launches regenerative agriculture programme

Diageo India launches regenerative agriculture programme

Implemented in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, the programme will work with over 220 farmers from 15 villages in Telangana Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd.), among the country’s leading beverage alcohol companies today

World
FAO Food Price Index rises in October to highest level in 18 months

FAO Food Price Index rises in October to highest level in 18 months

Global cereal production and trade likely to decline from last year The benchmark for world food commodity prices surged to its highest level in 18 months in October, led by a sharp increase in vegetable

Policy
Pralhad Joshi launches phase -II retail sales of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice

Pralhad Joshi launches phase -II retail sales of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice

Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice will be available at stores and mobile vans of Kendriya Bhandar, NAFED and NCCF and e-commerce /big chain retailers The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and

Policy
Centre ensures adequate arrangements for paddy procurement in Punjab

Centre ensures adequate arrangements for paddy procurement in Punjab

More than 2200 Mandis are functional currently in Punjab for paddy procurement this year Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution met with the Chief Minister of Punjab, to discuss issues related to

Research
IRRI launches International Rice Genebank collection

IRRI launches International Rice Genebank collection

These include types of rice that are popular in certain rice-growing countries or are more resilient to climate change effects The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has unveiled a new resource, the Released Variety Panel

Policy
Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free fortified rice

Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free fortified rice

The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100 per cent funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY (Food Subsidy) The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of

FSSAI
FSSAI aims to strengthen food safety standards and compliance with fortification

FSSAI aims to strengthen food safety standards and compliance with fortification

The government’s fortification program, aimed at addressing micronutrient deficiencies such as anaemia prevalent in the Indian population The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a significant meeting with stakeholders from the Fortified

Policy
Government removes floor price on basmati rice

Government removes floor price on basmati rice

APEDA will closely monitor export contracts to prevent any non-realistic pricing of basmati rice and ensure transparency in export practices In a significant step to boost the export of basmati rice, a premier GI variety

World
FAO Food Price Index dips slightly in August

FAO Food Price Index dips slightly in August

New 2024 forecasts for global cereal output point to a weather-driven drop in coarse grains offset by expected increases for wheat and rice The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported that

Policy
MRA between India and Taiwan for organic products

MRA between India and Taiwan for organic products

The MRA will pave the way for the export of major Indian organic products such as rice, processed food, green/black and herbal tea, medicinal plant products etc to Taiwan The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for