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Gujarat Government Considering Millets in PDS & School Meals
Gujarat is considering the inclusion of millets in PDS and PM POSHAN schemes to improve nutrition, support farmers, and...
PM Modi Promotes India’s Heritage Crops on International Platform
PM Modi showcased India’s heritage grains and millet-based products at FAO headquarters in Rome, highlighting sustainabl...
PM Modi Highlights India’s Rich Crop Diversity in Italy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased India’s agricultural diversity in Italy by presenting indigenous rice varieties a...
Agricola Medal Highlights India’s Agricultural Achievements
The FAO Agricola Medal recognises India’s contributions to sustainable agriculture, food security, climate-smart farming...
NCCF-Backed Mini Marts to Improve Consumer Access in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh plans to launch 1,000 NCCF-backed mini marts to improve access to affordable household goods, strengthen...
Millet Research Institute Land Marking Raises Concerns in Hyderabad
Scientists have raised concerns over land-marking activities near ICAR-IIMR Hyderabad, warning that any disruption could...
Suresh Gopi Stresses Millet Cultivation and Women’s Welfare in Namsai
Union Minister Suresh Gopi highlighted women’s healthcare, education development, and millet cultivation in Arunachal Pr...
Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global energy and fertilizer supply chains, raising concerns ov...
Millet-Based Foods Gain Push Under India’s PLI Scheme
India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is driving growth in millet-based food processing, value-added products...
Jowar Inclusion in PDS Aims to Improve Nutrition in Telangana
Telangana plans to distribute jowar through the Public Distribution System to improve public nutrition, promote millet c...
Government Targets International Markets with Millet Export Strategy
India’s new Millet Export Promotion Plan aims to strengthen global millet trade by improving processing, packaging, expo...
Women at the Heart of Odisha’s Millet Revival: A Seed Stewardship Story on International Seed Day 2026
On International Seed Day 2026, Odisha’s women seed custodians are being recognised for preserving traditional millet va...
FAO Regional Meeting on Arab Food Systems Transformation
FAO and regional organizations held a major meeting in Cairo to strengthen food-system resilience, sustainable agricultu...
Middle East Conflict Triggers Global Fertilizer Crisis
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz linked to Middle East tensions are driving global fertilizer shortages, rising urea...
Food Processing PLI Scheme Drives Millet Innovation and Exports
India’s food processing PLI scheme is accelerating millet innovation, value-added food manufacturing, and exports while...
