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India's organic food exports register 35 pc jump, to cross $665 million in FY25
New Delhi, April 16: India’s export of organic food products registered a robust 35 per cent increase to $665.96 million (around Rs 5,700 crore) during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 compared to the corresponding figure of $494.80 million in 2023-24, according to the latest data released by the government.
StartUps fast emerging as lucrative avenue: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, a press release by Ministry Science and Technology said.
Agri startups blending traditional farming with tech to boost rural health, jobs: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Startups in agriculture are intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with technology to drive livelihood opportunities in rural areas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
Agri Startups fast emerging as lucrative avenue of livelihood, says Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Startups in the agriculture sector are emerging as a lucrative avenue of livelihood by intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with cutting-edge scientific technologies, said Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
Odisha's green papaya finds global markets; tribal women setting examples of self-reliance
Dhenkanal, March 28: Green Papaya (Amrut Bhanda), the indigenously grown produce in the city has experienced a big surge in international demand, with exports reaching to destinations as far as London and Ireland. Behind this drastic change in fortunes for Odisha's Dhenkanal is the women residents of the tribal hamlet Majhisahi.
Haryana farmer earns in lakhs from mushroom farming after leaving lucrative teaching career
Charkhi Dadri, March 26: Praveen Sangwan, a farmer from the village of Mirch in Charkhi Dadri of Haryana, has proven that with determination and hard work, any path can lead to success.
15,000 kg of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly exported from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands: Centre
New Delhi, March 24: In a boost for farmers in the northeastern region, the government on Monday said it has successfully exported the first consignment of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.
Jammu and Kashmir: MOFPI-PMFME scheme boosts chemical-free jaggery production in Udhampur
Udhampur, March 20: The Ministry of Food Processing Industry's PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (MOFPI-PMFME) scheme has significantly improved farmers' sugarcane processing capabilities.
TN govt to promote Organic, natural farming across state
Chennai, March 16: The Tamil Nadu government has announced a series of awareness programmes and initiatives to promote organic and natural farming across the state.
NDDB signs MoU with West Assam Milk Producers to double processing capacity at Purabi Dairy's Panjabari plant
Guwahati, February 27: Assam's dairy and organic farming sectors received a major boost with the signing of two crucial Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the recently held Advantage Assam 2.0
Sikkim: Veteran organic farmer Padma Shri Tula Ram Upreti laid to rest with state honours
Gangtok, February 23: Renowned organic farmer Padma Shri Tula Ram Upreti, from Assam Lingzey village in Pakyong district, was laid to rest with full State honours on Sunday. The 100-year-old passed away on Saturday. Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay and other ministers joined the funeral procession on Sunday.
MP needs to promote organic farming, says CM Yadav
Bhopal, Feb 22: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that excessive use of agricultural chemicals is negatively impacting the environment and human health, making it essential to promote organic and natural farming methods.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav attends 'Organic Farming' workshop in Bhopal
Bhopal, February 21: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav visited the exhibition on Friday ahead of inaugurating the workshop on 'Organic Farming in Madhya Pradesh: Methods and Value Chain Topic' in Barkhedi Kalan, Bhopal.
'Embrace organic farming': Rajasthan Guv urges farmers
Jaipur, Feb 14: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Saturday urged the farmers in Binjwadiya village to adopt organic farming practices to enhance agricultural sustainability and prosperity.
Rajouri district sets up solid waste management unit for cleaner environment
Rajouri, February 4: The District Administration of Rajouri has established a solid waste management unit in Sunderbani Tehsil to enhance waste collection and processing in the region.
Assam CM visits Rani Chapori; witnesses its diverse cultivation
Guwahati, January 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited Rani Chapori in Dharapur, Kamrup district and witnessed the flourishing cultivation of diverse crops by the farmers of the area in the sprawling sand bar on the Brahmaputra river.
Andhra Pradesh CM celebrates Sankranti with family in native village
Amaravati, Jan 14: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stayed in his native village Naravaripalli in Tirupati district for the second day on Tuesday, celebrating Sankranti with his family members.
Natural farming to be adopted in all farms of Agriculture Department: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla, January 10: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing a review meeting of the Agriculture department on Friday said that the state government is committed to promote natural farming and all possible efforts were being made in this direction, according to an official release.
India's organic exports to reach Rs 20,000 crore in next 3 years: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Jan 10: The total export value of organic farming has the potential to reach Rs 20,000 crore in the next three years, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has said.
Organic produce exports likely to reach Rs 20,000 cr in three years: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, January 10: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, while addressing the launch of the '8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)' organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Thursday, stated that the current export of organic produce stands at around Rs 5,000-Rs 6,000 crore and is expected to grow to Rs 20,000 crore in the next three years.
Northeast can outshine other regions in agriculture and horticulture: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shillong, January 9: The Golden Jubilee and Farmers Expo 2025 commenced today at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, marking 50 years of dedication to agricultural innovation and development in the Northeastern states of India.
NE can be a hub for country's vegetable, organic products, but logistical challenges big hindrance: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 9: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday highlighted that logistical challenges have hindered the potential growth of the agriculture and allied sectors in the northeast region.