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Aug 11, 2025 News Image Formation and Promotion of FPOs.
10,000 Farmers Producer Organization (FPOs) have been registered under the Central Sector Scheme for 'Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations'. Each FPO registered under the Scheme is provided Rs.18 lakh as management cost over 3 years, matching equity grant of upto Rs.15 lakh per FPO (@Rs.2000/- per farmer) and credit guarantee facility upto Rs.2 crore for project loan from eligible lending institutions.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Aug 11, 2025 News Image Corrective steps to address structural challenges in Agriculture.
The Government is implementing National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) to make Indian Agriculture a sustainable production system. Several schemes have been initiated under NMSA to achieve resilience in Agriculture. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme increases water use efficiency at the farm level through micro irrigation technologies i.e. drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. Rainfed Area Development focuses on Integrated Farming System for enhancing productivity and minimizing risks associated with climatic variability.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Aug 11, 2025 News Image Utilization of data collected under DAM.
The Government has approved the Digital Agriculture Mission in September 2024. The Mission envisages the creation of a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Agriculture, such as Agri Stack, Krishi Decision Support System, a comprehensive Soil Fertility & Profile Map and other IT initiatives undertaken by Central Government/State Governments to enable a robust digital agriculture ecosystem in the country. This, in turn, would drive innovative farmer-centric digital solutions and make reliable crop-related information available to all farmers on time.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Aug 11, 2025 News Image Ministry of Food Processing Industries organizes Roundtable with Heads of Foreign Missions in India to discuss overseas participation in the World Food India-2025 in New Delhi.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries today organized Ambassadors’ Meet at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, to discuss overseas participation in the World Food India (WFI) 2025. The fourth edition of 'World Food India’ is being organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, from 25 – 28 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will showcase Indian Food Processing Sector, with collaborations and investments from global Stakeholders.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Aug 11, 2025 News Image Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a grand programme for farmers’ safety and crop insurance claim payments will be held tomorrow in Rajasthan.
The central government is strengthening farmer-friendly policies and a technology-based transparent system. In this regard, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a historic crop insurance claim disbursement event is being organised on 11 August 2025 in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. This programme will be chaired by Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma as the Chief Guest.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Aug 11, 2025 News Image India’s brown rice exports to UK set to rise after free trade pact.
Following the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), India’s brown rice exports to the United Kingdom are expected to rise, potentially pushing its market share beyond the current 45 per cent. However, this growth hinges on Indian exporters’ ability to adhere to the UK’s stricter Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) standards, as the country is preparing to adopt quality norms similar to those of the European Union (EU).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Aug 11, 2025 News Image Odisha exports dragon fruits to Dubai.
After entering international markets last year, dragon fruits from Odisha have once again reached global markets continuing their second year. Balangir district of Odisha exported 330 kg of dragon fruits to Dubai on Friday. Cultivated in Patnagarh of Odisha, the fruit was sold at Rs. 300 a kg, a 20 per cent increase from last year’s rate of Rs. 50 a kg.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Aug 11, 2025 News Image India’s push for self-reliance in edible oils not a threat, says Malaysia.
Malaysia does not see India’s ambitious push for self-reliance in edible oils through the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) as a threat but as a strategic opportunity. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has welcomed the initiative as a forward-looking step to boost India’s edible oil security, while reaffirming the role of Malaysia, the world’s second-largest producer of palm oil, as a key and long-term supplier.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Aug 11, 2025 News Image Govt may roll out Rs 2,250 crore export promotion mission soon: Official.
The government is expected to soon announce support measures under the proposed Rs 2,250 crore export promotion mission to help insulate industry from global trade uncertainties arising from Trump tariffs, an official said. 'We are in dialogue with exporters to see how we can support them best in different ways, like ease of doing business. We are looking at how to give a boost to domestic consumption. We are looking at new supply chains, which we can capture, new markets, and new products,' the official said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Aug 11, 2025 News Image India is negotiating a trade agreement with US: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is negotiating trade agreements with several countries, including the US, and stressed that many nations are keen to engage with New Delhi on the trade front. He also exuded confidence that India's exports in 2025-26 will exceed last year's figures.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com