Union Budget 2025: Strengthens agriculture and advancing a sustainable food system
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
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
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
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
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
This new food is high in protein, high in fibre, enriched with iron, calcium, and vitamins, and has zero maida Kellogg’s, the leading breakfast cereal brand in India, announced the relaunch of its most loved
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) confirmed this in a recent notification The government of India has allowed the export of 2,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Malawi and Zimbabwe through National Cooperative
Importance as staple, genetic diversity and livelihood opportunities come under the spotlight Eaten by over one billion people, the potato is the third most available food crop globally – after rice and wheat, making it
These high-yielding nutritious rice varieties have great market potential and may be positioned as a premium product segment which could generate higher demand and economic value for producers The state of Odisha produced nearly 11
Guidance document for training of food handlers in the canteens of Universities, colleges and hostels unveiled to strengthen food safety infrastructure The Central Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India