The ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research has introduced a new chilli variety named Arka Nihira, tailored specifically for processing purposes. This innovative variety not only…
View More ICAR-IIHR Develops Disease-Resistant Chilli Variety “Arka Nihira” for Processing
India successfully flagged off its first commercial trial shipment of pomegranates to the US via sea under the aegis of APEDA. The shipment was conducted…
View More APEDA Oversees India’s Inaugural Commercial Trial Shipment of Pomegranates to USA
The government is setting its sights on selling 1.5 million tons each of FCI rice and wheat flour (atta) under the ‘Bharat’ brand within the…
View More Govt aims to sell 1.5 million tons each of ‘Bharat’ rice and Atta in the next 4-5 months
The central government has announced a significant increase in its authorized capital from Rs. 10,000 crores to Rs. 21,000 crores in a move to enhance…
View More Govt boosts FCI’s financial status: Authorized capital doubled to Rs. 21,000 crores
To mitigate rising food prices, the central government initiated the sale of chana dal under the brand ‘Bharat Dal’ at subsidized rates, priced at Rs.…
View More Modi Government’s ‘Bharat Dal’ Emerges as Top-Selling Brand at Rs. 60/kg
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed concerns regarding the prices of perishable commodities, stating that they are now within a “tolerance band” due to various measures…
View More FM Nirmala Sitharaman assures perishable item prices under control
The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF), under the auspices of the Central Government, has introduced the Bharat brand of pulses in Tamil Nadu.…
View More The Central Government’s NCCF Unveils Bharat Brand of Pulses in Tamil Nadu
The government’s move comes in light of the previous year’s slowdown in agricultural growth from 4% to 1.8%. With the upcoming budget being the final…
View More Budget 2024: Sitharaman is expected to boost farm sector allocations
In the upcoming union budget, it is expected that the government will focus on its potential impact on fostering inclusive growth for farmers and women…
View More The Union budget aims to cultivate inclusive growth for farmers and women, propelling a thriving Bharat
To safeguard India’s food security and promote better health outcomes, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) underscores the significance of maintaining high import duties and…
View More GTRI Emphasizes High Import Duties and Sector Resistance for India’s Food Security