Cashew apple can boost farmers’ income through value addition, say experts.
Participants at an industry interface meeting organised by the ICAR-Directorate of Cashew Research in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada district, on Wednesday said cashew apple, which is currently being wasted, could be an additional source of income for farmers if attention is given to value addition. Speaking on the occasion, J Dinakara Adiga, Director of DCR, said India produces around 60 lakh tonnes of cashew apple every year. Value addition is being done to around 1 per cent of this only, and a major portion of cashew apple is being wasted in the country.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems, Spotlighting Women as Drivers of Agricultural Transformation.
In a significant global initiative to recognise and strengthen the transformative role of women in agriculture, the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS–2026) was inaugurated today by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Hall, ICAR Convention Centre, NASC Complex, New Delhi. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development graced as the Guest of Honour.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan provides farmer welfare package to Madhya Pradesh, takes major decisions in farmers’ interests.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi today and held detailed discussions on important issues related to the state’s agriculture and rural development. Madhya Pradesh Rural Development Minister Shri Prahlad Patel and senior officials were also present in the meeting. In this high-level discussion, decisions providing major relief to Madhya Pradesh were taken on several subjects, including the price difference scheme, pulse-oilseed mission, MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen and rural roads.
Source: pib.gov.in
Strengthening Food Processing Sector through MoFPI Schemes: Infrastructure Development and Over 13 Lakh Employment Generated.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries including value addition of food products & promotion of agri-based industries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/ expansion of related infrastructure, through its two Central Sector Scheme viz. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the country.
Source: pib.gov.in
Government Boosts Millet Processing: Rs.793 Crore Approved Under PLI Scheme, 4,612 Micro Units Supported Nationwide.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/ expansion of related infrastructure, including Millet processing units through its two Central Sector Scheme viz. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the country.
Source: pib.gov.in
PMFME Scheme driving grassroots entrepreneurship: 59,202 micro food processing enterprises formalized, over Rs. 17,015 crore investment mobilized and 5.18 lakh jobs generated across India.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, 59,202 Micro food processing enterprises have been formalized as on 31st December 2025 since inception of the scheme. The State/ UT wise details of number of micro enterprises formalised are at Annexure I. Cumulatively, investment of Rs. 17015.8 crore has been mobilized under the scheme across the country including Pali Lok Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, Siddharthnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, Shahdol Lok Sabha Constituency in Madhya Pradesh, Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat, Jharkhand, Odisha including Nabrangpur Lok Sabha Constituency and UT of Jammu and Kashmir are at Annexure II.
Source: pib.gov.in
Meghalaya makes debut at Aahar 2026 to connect local producers with global market players.
Meghalaya marked its debut at Aahar 2026, Asia’s premier food and hospitality trade show, showcasing the state’s rich portfolio of indigenous organic agricultural and artisanal products. Through its participation, the Government of Meghalaya aims to create stronger market linkages for local producers and entrepreneurs by connecting them directly with key players from the food and hospitality industry.
Source: fnbnews.com
Mango growers in Karnataka explore US, UK as Gulf markets face uncertainty.
Alphonso-quality mangoes grown in the rich belts of Dharwad, Belagavi and parts of Haveri have enjoyed a strong market in the Middle East for more than a decade. Growers have been exporting the fruit to countries like Abu Dhabi, Iran, UAE, Kuwait and Iraq. However, with the mango season set to begin in the next fortnight, growers are facing uncertainty.
Source: deccanherald.com
Indian rice exports slow as Middle East war pushes up freight and insurance costs.
Rice exports from India are slowing as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran pushes up freight and insurance costs, making it harder for exporters to secure vessels, five exporters told Reuters. India, which accounts for more than 40% of world rice exports, usually ships more than the combined exports of the next three biggest suppliers - Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan.
Source: reuters.com
APEDA facilitates first export of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha rice to UK, Italy.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on Thursday, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the first export of 25 metric tonnes (MT) of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha rice to the UK and Italy.
Source: tribuneindia.com