Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu today called on the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. On this occasion, Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu and Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani were also present. During the meeting productive discussion on the topics of agriculture, farmers' welfare, and rural development in Andhra Pradesh was held.
A feasibility check will be performed by Bangladesh for using more Indian ports for routing third country exports. A delegation will be visiting India to check the feasibility of adding more ports under the provisions of the Coastal Shipping Agreement and Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWT&T).
The procurement of kharif-grown rice in the 2023-24 season (October-September) ended on June 30 with the Food Corportion of India (FCI) buying 46.3 million tonnes (mt) since October 1, 2023, which is 6.5 per cent lower than 49.53 mt procured a year ago due to a drop in most of the States.
A draft National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), 2024, proposes a unique identification (ID) for farmers interested in organic farming.
India, while being the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables globally, accounts for a mere 2% of global horticulture trade. To fulfil its horticulture potential, India must adopt a strategic, multi-pronged approach that strengthens its foundations and embraces new opportunities.