The development of the blueberry sector in India over the past several years has been marked by substantial growth, driven by increasing consumer demand, technological advancements, and government support, says Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing of IG International: 'Acknowledging the significant market opportunities, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare has recognized a variety of globally in-demand exotic fruits, including blueberries, as commercially valuable. Consequently, the ministry has instructed state horticulture departments to increase the cultivation areas dedicated to these fruits.'

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched 10,000 new multi-purpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) on Wednesday and asserted that the government will achieve its target of establishing 2 lakh such societies before the five-year timeline. Addressing the launch event, Shah said prosperity through cooperation cannot be achieved unless cooperatives function effectively at the panchayat level.

The Centre and state governments are working on a new scheme to help farmers transport the farm produce to other states and markets, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Monday. Speaking on the occasion of the platinum jubilee of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (AERC), Singh said: '...the central government is working on a new scheme to deliver the farmers' products to distant places,' according to an official statement.

Wooden packaging has been a cornerstone of agriculture and related industries for years, valued for its durability, recyclability, and eco-friendliness. In India, the growing demand for sustainable, efficient packaging solutions has sparked innovative advancements that go beyond just function-they are revolutionising the environmental impact of wooden packaging. These innovations are transforming traditional practices, unlocking new possibilities for improved storage, transportation, and export of agricultural products.